Pays $165k-$175k — Psychologist market median is ~$127k (261 jobs)
Licensed Psychologist $165K–$175K Institutional Setting Leavenworth KS
About the Role
Full-time licensed psychologist in correctional setting. $165K-$175K. Benefits include 401k match. Leavenworth, KS.
Join Purple Cow Recruiting as a Licensed Psychologist – Institutional Setting, $165K-$175K in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $165K - $175K
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid training
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Purple Cow Recruiting as a Licensed Psychologist – Institutional Setting, $165K-$175K.
Key Responsibilities
The psychologist will provide psychological services, conduct screenings, and develop treatment plans within a correctional facility. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry and nursing staff to monitor patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology and possess a current, unrestricted license to practice. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in a comparable setting, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychology — Psychologist Career Context
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 239 active listings.
In Kansas, Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$179k across 46 listings, vs ~$128k nationally (3,831 listings).
Kansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $195k in an average-cost state — Kansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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