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Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Family Medicine, is seeking a full-time Clinical Psychologist to join our growing team.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to deliver full-spectrum behavioral health services within a collaborative, patient-centered family medicine practice. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychological assessment, consultation, and evidence-based interventions to a diverse patient population in an ambulatory care setting.

As part of our integrated care model, the psychologist will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and other specialists to support whole-person care. The Department of Family Medicine values teamwork, innovation, and work-life integration in a collegial environment that fosters professional growth and academic engagement.

Position Highlights:

• Provide behavioral health consultation and intervention as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team.

• Deliver brief, evidence-based interventions to address a range of mental health and behavioral health needs.

• Collaborate with faculty, residents, and learners in an academic health system committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

• Participate in opportunities for teaching, program development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program (with an APA-approved clinical internship).

• Minimum of two years of relevant postdoctoral experience in health psychology or primary care behavioral health.

• Fully licensed or license-eligible in the State of Kansas (primary) and Missouri (or eligible for PSYPACT) by the time of appointment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Generous retirement contribution

• Relocation assistance  

• Health, dental, vision insurance  

• CME allowance  

• LTD/STD and Life insurance  

• Professional liability insurance 

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.  For more information, visit www.KansasHealthSystem.com. 

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 Country Club Plaza, 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). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup!  Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

Interested applicants please send CV to Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter, at DDeskin@kumc.edu  or call 913.951.7748

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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 asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• 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.

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