Clinical Therapist (PSP)

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Worker, or Clinical Social Worker.

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: M-F 8-5

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Clinical Therapist

Compensation: $72,800/annually

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment for any new hire.

• 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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The person in this position provides the full range of psychological services (e.g. assessment, evaluation, treatment planning with the patient’s treatment team, and treatment services including individual and group therapy). This person must demonstrate age- and culture-specific treatment competencies and be competent in the provision of psychological services as needed, as described in LSH’s policies and procedures. The person in this position may also be asked to help treatment teams provide supportive activities for patients to help patients meet their discharge criteria and treatment goals. Additional duties may include giving out discharge surveys to patient, updating comprehensive integrated treatment plan and helping patients develop safety and wellness plans prior to discharge.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Provides psychotherapy/counseling sessions:

• Conducts individual and/or group therapy sessions, or psychosocial sessions, for patients in accordance with established best practices.
• Conducts counseling sessions for patients on an as-needed basis.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Documents services provided as required by LSH policy.

Collaborates in treatment planning:

• Attends treatment team meetings and communicates with treatment team as need to discuss patient issues.
• Provides psychological information and treatment suggestions for patients to the treatment team.

Continues professional growth and development:

• Attends Psychology Department Meetings, in-service training sessions, and continuing education offerings, both on and off campus.
• Maintains licensure.
• Performs testing and/or diagnostic/mental status interviews of patients for ongoing assessment as licensure level allows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Positions at Mental Health Facilities require licensure at time of hire.
• Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Licensed Master’s Social Worker, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Some positions require an approved drug test unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position with the same agency performing substantially similar duties.
• CPI Certification and maintain certification throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Mitchell Smith

Email: mitchell.smith@ks.gov

Phone: 620.285.4383

Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550

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