Licensed Psychologist

Taphealthcare • Leavenworth, KS

14d • $165,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced, compassionate, doctoral-level Licensed Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological services in Leavenworth, Kansas. The psychologist will conduct psychological evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support patients’ mental health and behavioral well-being. The position serves individuals who may have complex behavioral and mental health needs. Correctional or detention facility experience is particularly relevant because these settings call for sound clinical judgment, professional boundaries, adaptability, and effective care for people with diverse needs.

The ideal candidate is licensed in Kansas and has a doctoral degree in Psychology, at least two years of professional clinical psychology experience, and at least one year of experience in a comparable position. They bring strong diagnostic and therapeutic abilities, ethical decision-making, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage challenging clinical situations and work with interdisciplinary teams. Experience in correctional, detention, or institutional behavioral healthcare is preferred.

The listed annual compensation range is $165,000–$175,000. Compensation within the range depends on experience, relevant expertise, qualifications, credentials, and alignment with the position. Tap Healthcare Solutions offers communication and personalized support throughout the hiring process, helping candidates assess alignment with their experience, practice environment, compensation expectations, and professional goals.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Current, active, unrestricted license to practice Psychology in Kansas.
• At least 2 years of professional clinical psychology experience.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a comparable position.
• Strong understanding of psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards of psychological practice.
• Commitment to compassionate, effective, and patient-centered mental healthcare.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a corrections or detention facility.
• Experience providing psychological services in correctional institutions, detention centers, or other secure environments.
• Familiarity with behavioral health challenges in institutional or high-acuity settings.
• Experience with crisis interventions and behavioral risk evaluations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavioral management strategies, and evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Experience collaborating with psychiatrists, medical professionals, social workers, and multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
• Strong crisis management, clinical decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and assessments.
• Diagnose psychological and behavioral health needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and strategies.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and psychological services.
• Conduct crisis interventions and behavioral risk evaluations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical professionals, social workers, and multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
• Maintain clinical documentation, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards.
• Support the mental health and behavioral well-being of individuals with complex needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree