Therapist - Full-Time

KVC Health Systems•Hays, KS

6d•$0 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist provides trauma-informed therapy and case management to children and adolescents in residential and acute programs. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team and involves collaborating with families, schools, and community partners to develop individualized paths to healing. The Therapist conducts clinical assessments, creates treatment plans, and delivers evidence-based therapy to address the needs of youth and support a secure, nurturing environment for growth.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Family Therapy, or Counseling from an accredited institution.
Current license to practice issued or approved by the state(s) in which the employee practices (e.g., LMSW, LSW, LSCSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT, or LCMFT).
At least one year of supervised experience providing therapy to children and/or adolescents.
Documented coursework in child/adolescent development and counseling theories.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions using trauma-informed techniques.
Lead comprehensive intake assessments and develop initial and master treatment plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Facilitate treatment review meetings with guardians, managed care organizations, and community stakeholders.
Complete clinical documentation, including discharge summaries and progress reports, accurately and on time in accordance with agency guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of each youth’s history and plan of care and remain available for consultation as needed.
Provide crisis intervention using approved tools and techniques to ensure client safety and stabilization.
Participate in utilization review functions and collaborate with insurance companies and payors to advocate for clients’ needs.
Ensure clinical services and environments comply with state, federal, and accrediting body standards.