Senior Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) - Larned, KS
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 senior clinical position combines direct inpatient patient care with supervisory responsibilities and participation in a multidisciplinary treatment team. The psychologist works with adults living with serious mental illness, forensic patients, and individuals receiving court-ordered specialized treatment. The role may involve competency restoration, civil commitment, and forensic evaluation work. The position is based in rural Larned, Kansas, and requires on-site duties; some positions may offer hybrid scheduling, but fully remote work is not available. The Senior Psychologist salary is $95,000 to $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Candidates are considered for the level supported by their experience. The hospital offers State employee benefits, retirement, paid holidays, leave, a sign-on bonus, and other benefits described in the posting.
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.
- 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.
- 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 consultation and case review.
- 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 the 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 State employee benefits and State of Kansas retirement.
- Federal student loan forgiveness program eligibility for qualifying candidates and loans.
- Medical, mental health, dental, and vision coverage, plus additional coverage options under the State of Kansas employee benefit program.
- Access to State deferred compensation programs.
- Sick leave and vacation leave.
- Work-life balance programs including parental leave, military leave, jury leave, 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 conference carrying continuing education credit for employees.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
