Position: Job Opportunity or Postdoctoral Residency
Number of positions: 2+
Reimbursement: Determined by HR depending on having PLP or LP.
Application: Contact Dr. Ashlee Jones at Ashlee.jones@uhkc.org or 816-404-6039 to discuss interest.
Deadline for Applications: Accepting applications now; no application deadline.
Training Opportunities:
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.
University Health Behavioral Health is a leader in the treatment of mental health and provides a comprehensive array of mental health services. As an academic medical center, University Health is committed to training the next leaders in healthcare. University Health Behavioral Health provides training opportunities for psychology practicum students, doctoral interns, and post-doctoral residents, as well as trainees in other disciplines, such as psychiatry, social work, and counseling.
University Health is a partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital and serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. 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.
Post-doctoral positions are available at both outpatient behavioral health clinics. Lakewood Counseling serves the outlying areas of Kansas City metro area, including the southeast suburbs and Crossroads Counseling is located within the Crossroads Arts District and serves the metro area and those in Jackson County. Both clinics are comprised of Adult and Child treatment teams. Patient population includes a diverse range of individuals from varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Additionally, a post-doctoral position is available at the Lakewood Medical Center campus embedded within the UMKC Family Medicine Residency primary care clinic. This training experience focuses on developing integrated behavioral health care skill, while working in an interdisciplinary educational environment.
At UHBH collaboration is highly valued. Each clinic is comprised of psychologists, qualified mental health providers (Masters-level social workers and counselors), psychiatrists, and psychiatry residents working closely together in a cohesive unit. At UHBH, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide a high level of clinical care, and to implement evidence-based practices.
We are looking for a post-doctoral resident or provisionally licensed 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 excited to continue learning, challenging themselves through consultation, and open to feedback from those around them.
For more information, visit https://www.universityhealthkc.org/professional-education/psychology-training-program/