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Founded in 1930, the Kansas Psychological Association has a long history of service to psychologists and the public. The purpose of the Kansas Psychological Association shall be to advance psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting human welfare by the encouragement of psychology in all its branches in the broadest and most liberal manner... .

KPA Spring Conference

The KPA Spring Conference will be held on April 26, 2008. This workshop will be at the Carlsen Center for the Performing Arts, Johnson County Community College in Overland Parks, KS. Registration/Check-in 8:30-9:00; with the Workshop beginning at 9am and continuing until 3:00pm.

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MMPI2 RF

An Introduction to the MMPI-2-Restructured Form™ will be held on April 25, 2008. Presented by Yossef S. Ben-Porath, PhD, this intermediate level workshop is intended for psychologists with a basic familiarity with the MMPI-2. This workshop is designed to help you utilize the MMPI-2-RF materials and documentation in order to interpret MMPI-2-RF results in clinical and forensic settings. The workshop will describe the 50 scales of the MMPI-2-RF and present the rationale for and methods used to develop the 50 MMPI-2-RF Scales. This workshop will be at the Carlsen Center for the Performing Arts, Johnson County Community College in Overland Parks, KS. Registration/Check-in 8:00-8:30; Workshop 8:30-4:30.

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Still Looking for Ethics CEs?

Oklahoma Psychological Association offers the following:

 

April 24 & June 5 2008

Site:  Harvard Medical Building, Tulsa

Ethics II

Presenter:  Robert Delozier, LPC, Catherine Mills, LPC

Sponsor:  St. John’s Medical Center

Contact:  Shirley Clemons

(918) 748-9868

3.0 CE’s

 

May 2, 2008

Site:  OSU-Oklahoma City

Ethics and Risk Management for Mental Health Professionals

Presenter:  Michael Swofford, Ph.D.

Sponsor:  OSU-OKC

Contact:  David Gordon

(405) 945-3383

3.0 CE’s

 

There are several on-line courses offered by APA-approved sponsors:

 

AATBS Kansas Law and Ethics for Psychologists $32

ContinuingEdCourses  Various Ethics Courses $74

CeUnit Law and Ethics $40

APA Various courses (all more than 3 CEs) $50-$100

Ohio Psych Association Ethics specific to GLBT & diversity $40-$60

APA Insurance Trust Risk Management (8 CE) $90-$110


Job Opportunity at the University of Saint Mary - Overland Park Campus

The University of Saint Mary, Overland Park Campus is seeking a Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Psychology Programs.

See www.stmary.edu for more information.


Counseling/Clinical Psychologist or equivalent trained mental health professional

Responsibilities: Full-time, 12 month position providing individual and group counseling; campus based mental health consultation; psychological assessment; supervision of pre-doctoral psychology interns; and educational program development. We provide the opportunity to develop a niche of specialization within the staff. This would be areas such as: Testing and assessment; liaison to special populations including athletes; outreach coordination. Possible adjunct teaching opportunities in counselor education. Accomplishment as demonstrated by research and/or grant development encouraged.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D.in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or equivalent mental health field, eligible for licensure or certification in the State of Kansas. Preference given to candidate with two or more years experience with a minimum of one year in a college or university setting. Candidates must present documented evidence of specialization training and experience compatible with the job responsibilities outlined above.

Salary/Benefits: Salary based upon experience and qualifications. Health insurance, retirement, sick leave, vacation leave and professional leave are part of an excellent fringe benefits package.

Application Process: Applications including a letter stating interest in the position, a resume and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Fred B. Newton, Ph.D., Director, Kansas State University, Counseling Services, 232 English/Counseling Services Building, Manhattan, KS 66506-6503. PH: 785-532-6927 FAX 785-532-3932.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 14, 2008 and continues until filled.

Starting Date: Expected beginning date for the position is July, 2008.

Setting: Kansas State University Counseling Services is a comprehensive counseling service located in a comfortable, attractive facility. We have an interdisciplinary staff of 20 people including counselors, psychologists, psychology interns, and a psychiatrist. We are an APA accredited training site for pre-doctoral psychology interns and a practicum site for students in a counselor education program. The service includes an alcohol and other drug prevention program, a stress management/biofeedback laboratory, and a career development program that include credit classes. The mission of the service is to support the educational goals of students through the process of decision-making, crisis intervention, and personal skill building. Education and prevention are a major part of the agency purpose. While students are seen and evaluated with a wide range of student concerns, those requiring intensive, long-term treatment may be referred to outside agencies. Kansas State University is a land grant institution of 24,000 students in Manhattan, KS a city of 50,000 in the beautiful Kansas Flinthills. There are abundant recreational, cultural and educational activities in the area. Find out more about K-State and the Manhattan area.

KSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.


Turn-Key Group Family and Forensic Psychology Practice for Sale

TURN-KEY GROUP FAMILY AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE FOR SALE, WICHITA, KS:
Established 1978. Gross $270K+. On most health panels. Two Ph.D.s, three LSCSW's most part-time senior staff. MD Psychiatrist joining staff next month. Successful marketing: Yellow Pages, Webpage, excellent signage. Networked computers: Therapist Helper, Quick books and tests. Owner will stay involved or consult to the degree desired. Excellent growth potential for ambitious professional. Asking $100K or highest offer. A 1,600 sq ft building; five offices, reception area, 2 bathrooms, very near air craft companies for sale or lease separately. Moving to the beach, familypsych77@yahoo.com (316) 650-4660.


Psychological Healthy Workplace Awards

KPA's Psychological Healthy Workplace Award Committee would like for members to be informed regarding the importance of psychological health in the workplace. More information can be found on the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards website. Click here for more information! 


Practice Opportunity

River Park Psychology Consultants is now seeking to expand our services by adding other mental health providers. We offer a professional work environment, and, as an LLC, each clinician enjoys the opportunity to build and run their own psychology practice with the economy of shared overhead expenses.

Please contact us at 316-616-0260 for more information.

 


Full Time Sublease Opportunity

FURNISHED OFFICE SPACE IN EXECUTIVE HILLS OFFICE PARK
OFF COLLEGE BLVD IN OVERLAND PARK, KS
AVAILABLE M-F, 8-5 AND SATURDAYS
SECRETARIAL HELP IF DESIRED
$800/MO ALL INCLUSIVE
CALL JEFF MONTOLIO,PH.D.@ 913-491-3460
OR EMAIL JMONTOIO@AOL.COM IF INTERESTED

 


Office Spaces for Lease and Sublease

Want to enter a private practice environment with other mental health providers?

8 X 9 office space available for $300/month for a month-to-month lease, includes all utilities. Also available for sublease, a very large, beautifully decorated office. Both offices include use of a newly remodeled waiting room and group room with large whiteboard and tv/dvd/vcr. Located just one mile off I-35 in Olathe with disability accessible free parking.

Contact Chalisa Gadt-Johnson at 913-393-1319 or gadt-johnson@tlc-center.com
 


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