Mental Health Therapist

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc • Manhattan, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference!
We look forward to reviewing your application!

At Pawnee, you'll provide trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health therapy to individuals, families, and groups in an outpatient setting. You'll collaborate with treatment teams, develop person-centered plans, and deliver services that support client progress and overall well-being.
At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference!
This position will only be based out of Manhattan

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Current, active, unencumbered license as an LPC, LMFT, LMLP, or LMSW (a temporary license will be considered eligible for up to 2 years)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations
• Ability to provide therapy to youth and adults across the lifespan, ages 5 and up.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Independent clinical license (LCPC, LCMFT, LCP, LP, LSCSW)
• Experience/training in TF-CBT, ABFT, or other evidenced based practice
• 1 year experience providing group therapy

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health therapy services to a wide variety of client systems in an outpatient setting, diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.
• Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy services to individuals, families, and groups.
• Collaborate with other treatment team members, natural supports, and external providers to ensure a wrap-around approach is provided for continuity of client care.
• Create and maintain person-centered treatment plans based on clients’ unique needs.
• Monitor client progress through ongoing assessment and timely documentation according to current agency standards.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to all cultural and ethnic differences.
• Complete agency trainings up to and including certification in evidenced-based treatment models.
• Provide psycho-educational services to the community as assigned by Supervisor or Director.

Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna.
• Dental Insurance: 100% covered by Pawnee for employees.
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program.
• Other insurances: Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at NO COST.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous PTO: Start earning 8 hours of PTO per month (15 days/year), jumps to 18 days/year on your first anniversary.
• Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
• Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees