Rural Outreach Therapist

High Plains Mental Health Center•Colby, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

High Plains Mental Health Center is hiring a full-time, in-person Rural Outreach Therapist to provide behavioral health services to underserved communities throughout its 20-county service area in Northwest Kansas. The therapist travels to rural communities and works from a Center-operated mobile office, accompanied by a dedicated Patient Navigator/Support Staff member. The position offers the opportunity to help establish a new outreach program and build local relationships while providing person-centered care. Regular clinical supervision, case consultation, and professional support are provided. The therapist coordinates daily schedules and travel with the Patient Navigator; provides individual, family, and group therapy; conducts intake assessments; develops treatment plans; and provides crisis intervention as needed. The role also involves connecting patients with community resources, coordinating care with Center providers and community partners, maintaining clinical records, and adapting outreach to community and client needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with more than three hours outside normal business hours per week and 40 total hours per week. The position pays $75,000 per year and offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in installments. Location is Northwest Kansas; applicants do not have to live in Hays.

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 using technology, including computers, software, and telephones.
Commitment to continuous improvement and effective application 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.
Work from a Center-operated, fully equipped mobile office.
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 other High Plains Mental Health Center providers and community partners.
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.