Clinical or Counseling Psychologist - Professional Well-Being Center

Position Title Clinical or Counseling Psychologist – Professional Well-Being Center Westwood Administration - East

Position Summary / Career Interest: Clinical or Counseling Psychologist – Professional Well-Being Center

The University of Kansas Health System’s Professional Well-Being Center provides no-cost, confidential, voluntary counseling and psychiatric services, wellness and leader consultations, and outreach programming to physicians, APPs, nurses, health professionals and KUMC academic faculty. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced part-time (0.5 FTE) Clinical or Counseling Psychologist to join the Professional Well-Being Center’s expanding behavioral health team. This is a unique outpatient opportunity to positively influence the well‑being of healthcare providers and health science academic faculty. In this role, you will deliver a broad range of psychological services to healthcare professionals. This position follows a Monday–Friday part‑time schedule with one weekday evening (until 7 pm) expected; no call responsibilities. We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous retirement contributions, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and both short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. Additional benefits include a CME allowance, life insurance, and professional liability coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver initial psychological evaluations, triage, treatment, and psychoeducation for healthcare professionals at the Professional Well-Being Center.
• Provide counseling services (individual, couples, and group) both in-person and via telehealth.
• Offer consultations and lead outreach presentations for staff and departments.
• Support strategic wellness initiatives aimed at fostering a healthy and inclusive work environment for medical professionals and academic faculty members.
• Participate in crisis response efforts (without on‑call duties).

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology from an APA‑ or CPA‑accredited doctoral program (with an APA approved clinical internship)
• One‑year relevant post‑doctoral experience
• Must be fully licensed or licensable within 60 days to practice as a Psychologist in Kansas & Missouri
• Demonstrated experience providing brief therapy to individuals, couples, and groups
• Demonstrated strong clinical and crisis management skills, including ability to work with high acuity clients with complex mental health need
• Demonstrated multicultural competence in mental health service provision
• Experience designing and implementing outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops
• Experience providing clinical consultation
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• PSYPACT credentialed or eligible (
• Two or more years post‑doctoral clinical experience, preferred
• Two or more years of experience providing service to healthcare providers, preferred

About The University of Kansas Hospital

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045‑bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard‑earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree‑lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city’s top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson‑Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the CountryClubPlaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design. Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link View email address on click.appcast.io. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health‑system‑dispute‑resolution‑program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Time Type: Full time

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.