Outpatient Therapist

High Plains Mental Health Center • Hays, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

High Plains Mental Health Center is hiring a full-time, in-person Outpatient Therapist in Hays, Kansas. The therapist provides services to clients with a range of mental health needs, including individual, marital, family, and group therapy, intake assessments, and crisis intervention. The role also includes supporting crisis evaluations and referrals through in-person and telehealth/video appointments, and coordinating with hospitals and other clinical agencies for inpatient screenings and referrals.

The therapist coordinates care with providers, community partners, and agencies; completes clinical documentation, treatment records, and administrative reports; and meets established annual service expectations. Regular clinical supervision, case consultation, feedback, team meetings, and professional development support clinicians’ skill growth and career goals. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 40 hours per week, with more than three hours per week outside normal business hours. Optional Saturday clinic work is available with a bonus.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Current Kansas BSRB licensure as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Master Level Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist; a Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker; a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Training track (or equivalent experience); or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurability requirements if using a Center vehicle.
• Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy to clients with a range of mental health needs while meeting established annual service expectations.
• Coordinate care with other providers, community partners, and agencies to help clients access services and support.
• Conduct intake assessments and provide crisis intervention services, including scheduled and walk-in appointments.
• Support crisis evaluations and referrals through face-to-face and telehealth/video appointments as needed.
• Coordinate with hospitals and other clinical agencies, including assisting with inpatient screenings and referrals when needed.
• Complete timely clinical documentation, treatment records, and administrative reports in accordance with Center policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, constructive feedback, professional development, and team meetings.

Benefits

• Incentive pay
• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Optional $200 Saturday outpatient clinic bonus
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Extended illness time
• 403(b) plan
• KPERS retirement plan
• Supplemental benefits
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Seven paid holidays
• Convention leave and funds to obtain continuing education units
• Eligible for loan repayment assistance as an NHSC- and Nurse Corps-approved site
• Scholarship, work-study, and internship opportunities for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level