Position:

Full-time Child Psychologist

About University Health:

We are seeking a full-time Child Psychologist to work at University Health (formerly Truman Medical Centers), the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. UH is the most comprehensive safety-net healthcare provider in Jackson County and Kansas City, MO, meaning that we serve constituents regardless of their ability to pay. Our downtown campus is located in the UMKC Health Sciences District: a premier academic health district engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. Recognized as a critical area resource for advanced specialized healthcare, UH is constantly working to deliver the best possible medical care for our patients. Quality, innovation, team-work and attention to detail are at the heart of all we do. UH’s tagline is: “Teach. Heal. Care.” It is a simple statement, but it has profound significance.

The position will be located at Lakewood Counseling, an outpatient behavioral health clinic serving outlying areas of Kansas City metro area, including the southeast suburbs, and housing both Adult and Child treatment teams. We see a diverse range of patients from varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Child & Adolescent team is a cohesive unit comprised of psychologists, qualified mental health providers (Masters-level social work, counseling), psychiatrists, and psychiatry residents. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide a high level of clinical care, and to implement evidence-based practices whenever possible. Current modalities include but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-based skills, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Love & Logic parenting techniques. Common presenting concerns treated include: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic symptoms, OCD, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, DMDD, ASD, Borderline personality traits, grief & loss issues, and adjustment disorders.

We are looking for a licensed clinical psychologist who can complement our already existing skills, while also bringing their own areas of interest and specialization to contribute to the team learning environment. The ideal candidate is someone who feels confident in their skillset, while also being excited to continue learning and challenging themselves through consultation with those around them. Weekly consultation opportunities are available and strongly encouraged, including child therapy team, child therapy and psychiatry consultation, and psychology testing meetings. The psychologist will be responsible for managing all aspects of their clinical case load (intake evaluations, individual and family therapy, psychological testing, crisis management).

Opportunities exist for faculty appointments (Clinical track, rank commensurate with experience level) through the UMKC School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Psychologists are encouraged to take an active role in the academic medical community through providing psychiatry resident didactics, student supervision, and opportunities to present in the community (symposiums, etc.).

Required Skills:

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology
• Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Psychologist, or license-eligible
• Must have knowledge of psychiatric terminology, the process of diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of psychotherapy and have basic research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational ability, and social facility are required for the ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to provide education to staff and in the community
• Must be able to demonstrate good independent judgment, adapt to new duties, and work in a changing environment