Rural Outreach Therapist
About The Position
High Plains Mental Health Center is launching an outreach program to bring behavioral health services to underserved communities across its 20-county service area in Northwest Kansas. The Rural Outreach Therapist travels to rural communities and provides therapy, assessments, crisis services, and care coordination. The therapist helps shape the new program, builds community relationships, and serves individuals and families who may have limited access to care. The position works from a Center-operated, fully equipped mobile office, with a dedicated Patient Navigator/Support Staff member traveling alongside the therapist. The therapist coordinates schedules and travel with the navigator, adapts outreach to community and client needs, and works with HPMHC providers and community partners. The organization provides clinical supervision, case consultation, team meetings, and ongoing professional support. Applicants do not have to live in Hays but must be a Kansas-licensed therapist willing to travel throughout Northwest Kansas.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree.
- Kansas BSRB license in one of the following: Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Master Level Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track), Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain any licensure or certification required by KDADS or BSRB to provide as-needed SUD services.
- Competency in using technology, including computers, software, and telephones.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and effective use of technology.
- Willingness to travel throughout Northwest Kansas.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily schedules and travel plans with the Patient Navigator to bring services to rural communities throughout Northwest Kansas.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy based on patient needs and scheduled appointments.
- Conduct intake assessments, evaluate patient needs, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention when needed.
- Coordinate appointments with the Patient Navigator, connect patients with community resources, address barriers to care, and support treatment follow-through.
- Build relationships with local healthcare providers, hospitals, schools, community organizations, and other service providers.
- Coordinate care with HPMHC providers and community partners to support patients’ ongoing care.
- Maintain timely clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records.
- Adjust schedules and outreach efforts based on community and client needs.
- Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, and team meetings.
Benefits
- 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)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Seven paid holidays (optional)
- $200 Saturday outpatient clinic bonus
- Incentive pay
- Convention leave and funds to obtain CEUs
- License renewal scholarship
- Work-study and internship opportunities for employees
- $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid in installments after 90 days, six months, and one year
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Job Type
Full-time
