Therapist - Young Adult Intervention

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network•Kansas City, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Wyandot Behavioral Health is seeking a Therapist to join its Early Psychosis Intervention Care Team (EPIC), a Coordinated Specialty Care program serving adolescents and young adults ages 15–36 experiencing first-episode psychosis. The Therapist provides individualized, evidence-based therapeutic services focused on early intervention, symptom management, and long-term recovery. The role works collaboratively with clients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to establish recovery-oriented goals, develop coping strategies, and promote independence and community integration. Community-based services include appropriate interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), supporting clients in understanding their experiences, strengthening resilience, and improving functioning and quality of life. The position is based at the Young Adult Building in Kansas City, Kansas, with services delivered at Center locations and throughout the community. Travel to other Center locations and community sites is required, and duties may include transporting clients. A valid, non-suspended driver's license, dependable transportation, current automobile insurance, and a satisfactory driving record are required. Employees must be willing to submit to a vehicle inspection or provide documentation of an inspection completed within the previous year. The Therapist is expected to exercise professional judgment, maintain clinical and ethical standards, protect client confidentiality, and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on quality care and positive client outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related human services field.
Current Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Demonstrated commitment to person-centered, recovery-oriented care that respects individual autonomy, cultural differences, and lived experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, community partners, and external service providers.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
Effective engagement, outreach, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices and therapeutic interventions relevant to individuals experiencing psychosis and their families.
Understanding of recovery-oriented principles and ability to incorporate them into clinical practice.
Willingness and ability to learn and implement evidence-based interventions for individuals experiencing early psychosis within an appropriate timeframe.
Ability to facilitate collaborative planning meetings and contribute clinical insight to program development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant technology.
Ability to perform essential job functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successful completion of required Kansas Child Abuse and Neglect Registry and criminal background checks.
Valid, non-suspended driver's license.
Dependable transportation, current automobile insurance, and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained.
Willingness to submit to a vehicle inspection or provide documentation of an inspection completed within the previous year.

Nice To Haves

Specialized experience with psychosis interventions.
Spanish-English bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized psychotherapy using evidence-based, psychosis-specific interventions, including CBTp, as appropriate to clinical training and experience.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary Coordinated Specialty Care team to develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans.
Help clients establish and achieve personally meaningful recovery goals that promote independence, resilience, and community participation.
Teach coping strategies and therapeutic skills to help clients manage distressing symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Provide psychoeducation about psychosis while incorporating each client's cultural background, personal beliefs, preferences, and lived experience.
Provide family support services, including psychoeducation and skill development, to help family members understand psychosis and support client recovery.
Coordinate care with agency personnel, community partners, and other service providers to promote continuity and effectiveness of services.
Connect clients with appropriate educational, vocational, cultural, social, and community resources.
Collaborate with agency and community crisis response services to support clients experiencing crises, as needed.
Conduct clinical assessments to clarify diagnoses, evaluate service needs, and determine program eligibility using a collaborative, least-restrictive approach whenever possible.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and agency policies.
Participate in clinical planning, care coordination, and program development activities as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
Comply with applicable Center policies, procedures, and professional standards.