Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

Leavenworth, Kansas, United States

About the Job

Job Title: Licensed Psychologist

Location: Leavenworth, KS

Work Arrangement: Onsite (Not Remote)

The Opportunity

A leading mental facility is seeking the expertise of a Licensed Psychologist. The company's health teams are dedicated to making lasting changes in the lives of those in their care while setting industry standards. As a Licensed Psychologist, you will plan and implement all professional, non-medical psychological service programs within the facility. You will lead the coordination of psychological services, ensuring high-quality clinical care, assessment, and consultation in a fast-paced correctional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment: Conduct psychological screenings and assessments through clinical interviews and record reviews.
• Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on patient needs and functioning levels.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Confer with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and social workers to ensure integrated patient care follow-through.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide appropriate counseling and confrontation avoidance interventions for inmates in crisis.
• Facility Rounds: Conduct regular rounds in segregation or confined housing areas to assess mental health needs and adjustment.
• Staff Consultation: Consult with educational, chaplain, and security staff to gather information and provide clinical insights.

Education & Technical Skills

Must-Haves

• Education: Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in Kansas.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience, including one (1) year in a comparable position.
• Location: Ability to commute to Leavenworth, KS, or willingness to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Prior experience in a corrections or detention setting.

Company Culture & Benefits

Our client is committed to the highest standards of professionalism, guided by our B8 Leadership Principles, which define how we treat one another and those entrusted to our care.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance