Psychological Services Manager

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Psychological Services Manager. This individual oversees psychological evaluations, testing, competency assessments, and restoration services, ensuring all assessments adhere to evidence-based practices and integrate seamlessly into patient care.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee psychological evaluations, testing, competency assessments, and restoration services across all three counties TGC serves.
• Stay informed of advancements in psychological assessment tools, forensic evaluation methods, and treatment strategies.
• Provide continuing education units (CEUs) to the agency and staff on topics related to psychological assessments, competency evaluations, and best practices in behavioral health.
• Complete testing inventory management and make purchases for testing materials as needed to ensure availability of necessary tools across all service locations.
• Provide psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) and develop ongoing treatment plans.
• Conduct and supervise psychological testing, interpretation, and report writing as needed.
• Accurately document assessment findings and therapeutic interventions for clinical and legal purposes.
• Offer consultation to staff on psychological testing results and related clinical concerns.
• Develop and implement competency restoration programs tailored to individual needs
• Perform competency evaluations when needed to determine individuals' ability to participate in legal proceedings

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Doctorate degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (PhD or PsyD) and licensure as a Licensed Psychologist (LP) by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board by the first day of employment

EXPERIENCE:

Required: minimum of four years' experience in providing direct clinical service.

Preferred: experience with the Kansas system of community-based mental health care and associated evidence-based practices.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay between $124,180 and $129,180 annually, depending upon skills and experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays - 11 per year
• Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• KPERS Retirement
• Aflac and Legal Shield Voluntary Insurance Policies
• TGC is a qualifying employer of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)