Senior Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) - Wichita, KS

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Wichita, KS

71d•$95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Larned State Hospital is a State of Kansas psychiatric hospital serving the western two thirds of Kansas. CLF Consultants LLC is conducting a national search on the hospital’s behalf; the successful candidate is hired directly by Larned State Hospital as a State of Kansas employee. This is a senior clinical position combining direct care for adult inpatients with supervisory, consultation, and clinical guidance responsibilities within a multidisciplinary treatment team. The patient population includes people living with serious mental illness, forensic patients, and individuals receiving court-ordered specialized treatment. The position is based in rural Larned, Kansas. Some positions may offer a hybrid schedule, but fully remote work is not available. The Senior Psychologist carries a clinical caseload on an inpatient unit and provides supervision and case consultation to psychology staff and trainees. The role may include forensic evaluation work such as competency restoration and civil commitment processes, as well as risk assessment, behavioral management planning, clinical documentation, peer review, and quality improvement. The Senior Psychologist also supports staff and trainee education where applicable and maintains licensure and continuing education requirements. The Senior Psychologist salary is $95,000 to $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience. The position is a State of Kansas public-service role with state benefits, retirement, paid holidays, and other leave. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is paid to new hires six months after their start date. The hospital hosts an annual on-site continuing education conference. Part-time candidates may be considered for some positions; some positions may also be considered for hybrid scheduling.

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 may apply if eligible for Kansas licensure and actively completing the Kansas process.
Experience working with serious mental illness.
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.
Prior supervisory or lead clinical responsibility for psychology staff, interns, or postdoctoral fellows.

Responsibilities

Carry a direct clinical caseload of adult inpatients living with serious mental illness, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention.
Provide clinical supervision, case consultation, and professional guidance to psychology staff and trainees.
Lead or contribute to forensic evaluation work, including competency restoration and civil commitment processes.
Serve as a senior clinical voice in multidisciplinary treatment team consultations and case reviews.
Support risk assessment and behavioral management planning across the unit.
Contribute to clinical documentation standards, peer review, and quality improvement within the psychology function.
Support education of interns, postdoctoral fellows, and junior staff where the position carries that responsibility.
Maintain licensure in good standing and complete continuing education requirements, including the hospital’s annual on-site conference.

Benefits

Full family medical, mental health, dental, and vision coverage, plus additional coverage options through the State of Kansas employee benefit program.
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.
A $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid six months after the start date.
Annual on-site continuing education 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.
Interview travel and lodging, including flights and rental vehicle, covered for candidates invited to an on-site visit; meals are not covered.
Eligibility to participate in federal student loan forgiveness programs as an employee of a qualifying public employer, subject to program requirements.