Psychologist 1st Shift/Days off S/S (0460003)

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri Department of Mental Health seeks a licensed or license-eligible psychologist to conduct court-ordered evaluations, including competency to proceed and forensic assessments, in Kansas City, MO. The role includes preparing reports and providing expert testimony when required.

Responsibilities include psychological testing, supervising trainees, and maintaining regular attendance. The position supports the state's mission to understand and serve individuals with mental

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or forensic psychology.
• Licensed psychologist for Missouri or license eligible.
• Experience with severe and persistent mental illness and forensic evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered evaluations regarding competency to proceed and related areas.
• Complete timely reports written to the Courts.
• Conduct psychological testing to answer referral questions.
• Provide oral testimony to the Court when required.
• Provide supervision to psychology trainees.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance (remote hybrid flexibility).

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or forensic psychology

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 1000 E. 24th Street Kansas City, MO 64108.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities

What You’ll Do

• Conduct court-ordered evaluations regarding competency to proceed, competency restoration, criminal responsibility, and occasionally sexually violent predator evaluations, and work toward becoming a Certified Forensic Examiner.
• Completes timely reports written to the Courts.
• Conduct psychological testing to answer referral questions as needed.
• Provide oral testimony to the Court, when required.
• Provide supervision to psychology trainees.
• Performs other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance (remote hybrid flexibility).

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or forensic psychology.
• Currently a licensed psychologist for the state of Missouri or license eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with severe and persistent mental illness, neurocognitive disorders, and intellectual disabilities.(1+ year)
• Previous experience (1+ year) conducting forensic evaluations.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources [phone] [e-mail] or Kathleen Smith, Ph.D., (816)-512-7141.