Psychologist

20400BR

Psychology

Position Overview

We are seeking a Psychologist with Experience in Addictions and Eating Disorders to join our team within the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment (CLC), and the Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors (CARE), at the University of Kansas. This is an outstanding opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals with addictions and eating disorders within a thriving clinical-research team at the University of Kansas. This is a limited term position for two years, with a possible extension.

In addition to opportunities with the university, our centers have strong community and clinical partnerships across Kansas and Missouri, which will provide ample opportunities for outreach, consultation, and career development. The University of Kansas is located in suburban Lawrence, a short drive from metropolitan Kansas City, which is the 23rd largest city in the USA, with many urban attractions and activities. The University of Kansas offers a generous benefits package with excellent health insurance (inclusive of medical, prescription drug coverage, dental and vision coverage, and voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage). We also offer paid maternity leave, flexible spending accounts, health savings and reimbursement accounts, vacation and sick leave, and outstanding retirement benefits.

Job Description

General Responsibilities: The Psychologist will provide evidence-based psychotherapy and psychological assessment/testing to individuals in the domains of substance use disorders, eating disorders, and related conditions and lead or co-lead group therapy. The Psychologist will also provide outreach and consultation to students, faculty and staff, and supervise graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and other trainees, and attend various team meetings. All responsibilities are performed in accordance with the professional and ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association and the established administrative policies and procedures of the CLC and CARE. The Psychologist reports to the Directors of the CLC and CARE.

The incumbent in this position will see, hear and possibly have access to confidential information that must be handled in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws and University policies and procedures regarding its use and disclosure.

This position also is authorized to review, create and process client information &/or data in accordance with established procedures in the performance of job duties.

Individuals who do not yet have a license will be expected to stay in the position for at least 1 year after receiving a license to contribute to the training mission of our programs.

50% Provides evidence-based psychological services. Services include diagnostic evaluations, psychological assessment/testing, individual therapy, group therapy, clinical consultation, and participation in interdisciplinary clinical team meetings. Maintains clinical records in accordance with state/federal regulations. Complies with the duties and responsibilities relative to ePHI and IT Security. Individuals without a license will also participate in weekly supervision and be provided with release time to study for the EPPP.

25% Provides training and supervision to graduate students-in-training on practicum and post-doctoral fellows. Provides direct supervision, participates in professional seminars, and participates in development of training curriculum and other training activities.

15% Contributes to the research missions of the CLC and CARE, which may include involvement commensurate with experience and interest on clinical research projects and research grants.

10% Carries out other responsibilities as requested by the Directors of the CLC and CARE, including, but not limited to: outreach, education and prevention activities, implementation of special projects, establishment of community partnerships. Acquires and maintains Kansas doctoral psychologist license.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Dr. Richard Yi
[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

Submit a complete application, which will include the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

•     Cover Letter addressing how you meet the required qualifications of this position
•     Resume
•     Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Advertised Salary Range

60,000 minimum

Application Review Begins

22-Nov-2021

Anticipated Start Date

24-Jan-2022

Limited Term End Date

02-Jan-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

40 hrs week/ Full time

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding, Limited Term

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).