Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) - Oklahoma City, OK

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Oklahoma City, OK

71d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

CLF Consultants LLC is conducting a national search on behalf of Larned State Hospital, a State of Kansas psychiatric hospital. The selected candidate is hired directly by the hospital as a State of Kansas employee. This is an on-site direct patient care role on an assigned inpatient unit, serving adults living with serious mental illness, forensic patients, and individuals in court-ordered specialized treatment. The psychologist provides assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Some positions may offer hybrid scheduling; fully remote work is not available. Part-time candidates may be considered for some positions. The search covers three psychologist levels: Licensed Psychologist ($80,000–$95,000), Senior Psychologist ($95,000–$125,000), and Supervisory Psychologist ($125,000–$155,000). Candidates are considered for the level supported by their experience, and a separate posting exists for each level. The position offers State benefits, retirement, paid holidays, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness for eligible candidates. The hospital is located in rural central Kansas, and relocation candidates are welcomed. The hospital has a 78-acre campus, is the largest psychiatric facility in Kansas, serves the western two-thirds of the state, employs nearly 1,000 people, and has capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily. It is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or another qualifying psychology discipline.
Eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Candidates licensed in another state who are eligible for Kansas licensure and actively completing the Kansas process may apply.
Experience working with serious mental illness; this is a firm requirement.
Ability to obtain employment within a Kansas state psychiatric hospital.
Ability to pass all required background investigations and pre-employment screening.
Ability to perform the position's required on-site duties in Larned, Kansas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with forensic populations, including competency restoration or civil commitment.
Inpatient psychiatric experience in a state hospital, academic medical center, Veterans Affairs facility, or correctional setting.
Experience in community mental health, correctional health, or another public-sector behavioral health environment.
Completion of an APA-accredited internship or a postdoctoral fellowship in a forensic or clinical psychology track.
Experience contributing to multidisciplinary treatment teams in a licensed inpatient facility.

Responsibilities

Provide direct psychological services to adult inpatients living with serious mental illness within an assigned treatment unit.
Conduct psychological assessments, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and progress reviews as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Deliver individual and group therapeutic interventions appropriate to an inpatient forensic and civil psychiatric population.
Contribute to forensic evaluation work, including competency restoration and civil commitment processes, according to position assignment and practitioner qualifications.
Maintain clinical documentation to State hospital standards and the requirements of applicable review and accreditation bodies.
Participate in treatment team consultation, case review, and coordination with psychiatry, nursing, social work, and rehabilitation services.
Contribute to risk assessment, behavioral management planning, and discharge and transition planning.
Maintain licensure in good standing and complete continuing education requirements, including the hospital's annual on-site conference.

Benefits

Full State of Kansas employee benefits.
Medical, mental health, dental, and vision coverage, plus additional coverage options.
State of Kansas retirement and access to State deferred compensation programs.
Sick leave and vacation leave.
Parental, military, jury, and funeral leave.
Ten paid State holidays.
Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility for qualifying candidates and loans.
$1,000 sign-on bonus, paid six months after the start date.
Annual on-site conference with continuing education credit, without travel or out-of-pocket cost.
Employee discounts through the State of Kansas STAR Program.
Fitness center access at select State locations.
Lodging and travel, including flights and rental vehicle, covered for candidates invited to an on-site interview; meals are not covered.