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Job Posting closes: Open until Filled
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Required documents uploaded by: All required documents listed below must be attached to your application within 2 days of applying for your application to be considered complete.
Agency Information:
South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital (SCR)
South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital (SCR) is Kansas's newest state psychiatric hospital and serves adults experiencing serious mental illness throughout south-central Kansas. Located in Wichita, SCR is a 104-bed facility committed to delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed care in a modern, recovery-oriented environment.
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: M-F
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Disability Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Director of Psychology
Compensation: Up to a maximum salary of $120,000.00 annually.
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Director of Psychology is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and oversight for all psychology services within the behavioral health hospital. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care, including assessment, psychological testing, individual and group psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and consultation services. The Director of Psychology oversees licensed psychologists, psychology trainees and collaborates closely with psychiatry, nursing, therapy, social work, and executive leadership to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Clinical Leadership
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Direct and oversee all psychological services across the hospital.
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Ensure delivery of evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment.
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Establish clinical practice standards and treatment protocols.
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Provide consultation to psychiatrists, physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams.
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Review complex patient cases and provide clinical guidance.
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Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
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Maintain appropriate patient caseload as needed.
Department Leadership
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Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, supervise, and evaluate psychologists.
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Develop departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy.
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Monitor productivity, staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization.
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Foster collaboration among psychology, psychiatry, nursing, therapy, and social work.
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Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
Quality and Compliance
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Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state licensing regulations, and accreditation standards.
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Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
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Monitor key departmental quality indicators and patient outcomes.
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Lead performance improvement projects related to behavioral health services.
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Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
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Oversee psychological evaluations and diagnostic testing.
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Ensure appropriate utilization of cognitive, personality, neuropsychological, and forensic assessments (as applicable).
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Maintain quality standards for documentation and interpretation of psychological testing.
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Ensure timely communication of assessment findings to treatment teams.
Collaboration
Work closely with:
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Chief Medical Officer
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Director of Nursing
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Director of Social Services
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Director of Clinical Therapy Services
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Compliance and Quality Leadership
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.
Qualifications
Special Qualifications/Education
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Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution.
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Current unrestricted licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Kansas, or eligible for licensure prior to employment.
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Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based psychological assessment, testing, and treatment modalities.
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Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, and state behavioral health regulations preferred.
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Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.
Minimum Requirements
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Minimum of two (2) years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting.
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Experience conducting psychological evaluations, diagnostic testing, and psychotherapy.
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Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Requirements
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Five (5) or more years of leadership experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
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Experience opening or expanding behavioral health programs or hospitals.
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Experience with psychological testing programs and quality improvement initiatives.
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Experience with Joint Commission surveys, CMS Conditions of Participation, and state licensing surveys.
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Experience supervising psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, or practicum students.
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Training or certification in trauma-informed care, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or other evidence-based treatment models.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
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Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment.
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Must take and pass a pre-employment drug screening test.
Recruiter Contact Information
KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter
503 S. Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-0463
Fax: 785-368-6688
Email: [email protected]
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
