Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) - Topeka, KS

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Topeka, KS

71d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Larned State Hospital is hiring a Licensed Psychologist to provide direct patient care on an assigned inpatient unit. The psychologist serves adults with serious mental illness, forensic patients, and individuals receiving court-ordered specialized treatment. The role includes psychological assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team. Forensic evaluation work, including competency restoration and civil commitment processes, may be included according to assignment and qualifications. The hospital is a state psychiatric facility on a rural campus in central Kansas. The position is hired directly by Larned State Hospital as a State of Kansas employee, with state benefits and retirement. The Licensed Psychologist level has an annual base salary of $80,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience. Some positions may offer hybrid scheduling; fully remote work is unavailable. Part-time candidates may be considered for some positions. CLF Consultants LLC conducts the search and supports candidates through presentation, interview, offer, and transition to hospital onboarding. The typical onboarding timeline is 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, depending on background clearance, Kansas licensure, and notice obligations to a current employer.

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. Applicants licensed in another state who are eligible for Kansas licensure and actively completing the Kansas process are welcome to 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 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 on 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 evaluations, including competency restoration and civil commitment processes, according to assignment and qualifications.
Maintain clinical documentation consistent with State hospital standards and applicable review and accreditation requirements.
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

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