Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) - Larned, KS

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Larned, KS

71d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CLF Consultants LLC is conducting a national search on behalf of Larned State Hospital, a State of Kansas psychiatric hospital. The successful candidate is hired directly by the hospital as a State of Kansas employee. This is a 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 performs assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The position is based at Larned State Hospital in rural central Kansas. Some positions may offer hybrid scheduling; fully remote work is not available. Candidates relocating from outside Kansas are welcome. The hospital has Licensed Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, and Supervisory Psychologist levels; candidates are considered for the level supported by their experience. This posting is for the Licensed Psychologist level, with an annual base salary of $80,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience. The successful candidate is hired as a State employee and receives State benefits, retirement, and paid holidays. The hospital is a qualifying public employer for federal student loan forgiveness programs, subject to candidate eligibility. The typical period from accepted offer to start date is 30 to 45 days, depending on background clearance, Kansas licensure where needed, and notice 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. Candidates licensed in another state who are eligible for Kansas licensure and actively completing the Kansas process are encouraged to apply.
Experience working with serious mental illness.
Ability to obtain employment within a Kansas state psychiatric hospital.
Ability to pass 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 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 assignment and 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, including medical, mental health, dental, and vision coverage, plus additional coverage options.
State of Kansas retirement and access to State deferred compensation programs.
Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility for qualifying candidates and loans.
Sick leave and vacation leave.
Parental, military, jury, and funeral leave.
Ten paid State holidays.
$1,000 sign-on bonus paid to new hires six months after the start date.
Annual on-site continuing education conference with credit, without travel or out-of-pocket cost.
State of Kansas STAR Program employee discounts.
Fitness center access at select State locations.
Hospital-paid lodging and travel, including flights and rental vehicle, for candidates invited to an on-site visit; meals are not covered.