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Psychologist Supervisor - Behavioral Health Acute Care (Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Behavioral Health

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Behavioral Health IP

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

As a Clinical Psychologist Supervisor, you’ll lead a team of mental health professionals while also providing direct care to clients. In partnership with the Program Director, you'll guide the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services. Your role blends clinical expertise with leadership and management responsibilities, helping to shape and grow our programs.

You'll oversee staff performance, ensure compliance with standards, and take a hands-on approach to improving services and outcomes. This role requires strong clinical judgment, administrative skills, and a passion for working with diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Work

+ Deliver mental health services including crisis intervention, assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and psychological testing.

+ Provide short-term stabilization and consult with other providers.

+ Apply evidence-based practices tailored to the unique needs of clients across age groups.

Supervision & Leadership

+ Supervise psychologists and other clinicians within your team.

+ Oversee clinical practice standards, recruitment, and staff development.

+ Design, implement, and improve clinical programs in partnership with leadership.

Collaboration & Community Impact

+ Work closely with internal and external service providers.

+ Offer clinical supervision, educational presentations, and contribute to research.

+ Help expand behavioral health services within our medical setting.

Quality & Compliance

+ Ensure care meets accreditation, legal, and organizational standards.

+ Promote patient safety, cultural competency, and continuous quality improvement.

+ Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology

+ Licensed (or license-eligible) Psychologist in Missouri

+ Solid understanding of mental health diagnosis and treatment

+ Strong psychotherapy and psychological testing skills

+ Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork abilities

+ Leadership experience or clear leadership potential

+ Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt in a changing environment

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.