Therapist - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

KVC Health Systems•Hays, KS

21h

About The Position

If you believe therapy should change lives—not just check boxes—this role is for you. At KVC, therapists are trusted clinicians, advocates, and collaborators who help children and adolescents heal from trauma and move toward stability, connection, and long-term wellbeing. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team and community partners to provide meaningful, trauma-informed treatment that directly impacts young lives and families. Our employees consistently report a strong culture of support and purpose, reflected in our Indeed Work Wellbeing Score of 83, demonstrating that staff feel valued, supported, and connected to the mission. The Therapist provides trauma-informed therapy and case management services to children and adolescents served in residential and/or acute programs. This role works closely with hospital liaisons, schools, mental health centers, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated care and individualized treatment for each client. Therapists play a critical role in helping youth navigate trauma, build resilience, and achieve healthier futures. KVC employees operate through a set of guiding values: The heart of our work is helping people Our character is built on authenticity and compassion Family connection drives our culture Collaboration fuels our improvement Urgency and innovation mark our approach Diverse perspectives are key to our progress Team members are expected to model positive behavior for children and families, focus on solutions, and build upon the strengths of every individual they serve.

Requirements

All employees must be at least 21 years of age
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Family Therapy, Counseling, or related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
Must hold or be eligible for professional licensure in the state(s) where services are provided, including one of the following: LMSW, LSW, LSCSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT, LCMFT, or other equivalent state-recognized clinical license
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
Minimum of one year of supervised experience providing therapy to children and/or adolescents
Experience delivering individual, family, and group counseling
Coursework in child and adolescent development
Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices
Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy for children and adolescents
Deliver trauma-informed case management services
Participate in a multidisciplinary treatment team
Complete intake assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of each youth’s history, treatment plan, and discharge plan
Be available for consultation on a 24/7 on-call basis as required
Collaborate with schools, hospitals, guardians, MCOs, and community partners
Facilitate treatment review meetings with guardians and service providers
Provide crisis intervention using approved tools and techniques
Participate in utilization review and communication with insurance providers when needed
Maintain compliance with state, federal, licensure, and accrediting standards
Maintain an up-to-date employee profile in KVC’s HRIS system
Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for youth
Additional duties may be assigned based on program development and staff qualifications.