Mental Health Therapist

Position Overview :Join our Clinical Services Team at one of our satellite locations in greater Kansas City. Full-time therapists maintain a minimum caseload of 20 client hours per week, with an expected full caseload of 25 hours. Part-time therapists see a minimum of 10 clients weekly.

BENEFITS

Full-Time Employees:

• Health reimbursement stipend or medical insurance ($350/month)
• Flexible Spending accounts
• Dental and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO, (accrued monthly)
• Eleven paid federal holidays

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees:

• Flexible work schedule
• Training
• Weekly Case Conferences
• Technology/Professional Development Stipend paid quarterly — therapists are responsible for maintaining licensure and individual liability insurance; this stipend is provided to support those and other professional expenses
• W2 position

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Clinical licensure (LCSW, LSCSW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, etc.) in Missouri or Kansas, dual licenses preferred
• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, or psychology
• Experience with a range of clients (teens to older adults)
• 2+ years of mental health services experience

DUTIES:

• Provide minimum of 20 - 25 client hours for full-time therapists, 10 clients hours for part-time, of trauma-informed, culturally competent therapy weekly (individual, couple, family, or group).
• Use evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Create and update individualized treatment plans.
• Complete documentation in EHR within specified timeframes (progress notes 48 hours/ treatment plans 72 hours).
• Inform clients about financial and emotional commitments; assist with fee collection if needed.
• Make referrals to other service providers as needed.

Clinical Staff Participation:

• Collaborate with staff, consultants, and referring professionals.
• Participate in clinical supervision (monthly), clinical case consultation (weekly), staff meeting (monthly), and retreats (as scheduled).
• Maintain professional licensure(s), individual liability insurance, and cooperate with third-party credentialing.

Agency Administration and Community Outreach:

• Participate in the expansion of the agency's referral network through client recruitment.
• Provide training and speaking to increase mental health awareness through events in the community.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director.

Values:

• Follow licensing for Professional Code of Ethics for conduct and quality of care.
• Commitment to professional growth and the organization’s mission
• Contribute to a collaborative, honest, and supportive team culture
• Integrity towards colleagues, clients, and community

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Collaboration with diverse partners and colleagues
• Support client access through being credentialed with commercial insurance and Medicaid
• Willing to learn and understand dynamics of religion and spirituality and their therapeutic implications
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work virtually and in-office
• Availability for some nontraditional hours

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and computer use
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds

COMPENSATION – Licensed Clinicians

• Clinical Rate: $59.50/hr — includes all direct client service hours and required documentation
• Administrative Rate: $35.00/hr — all approved non-clinical time, including meetings, training, and outreach. Many practices do not compensate for this time; we do.

Full-time therapists are expected to maintain a minimum average caseload of 20 client hours per week, with a goal of 25. Based on a 25-hour clinical week and 48 working weeks, estimated gross annual earnings are approximately $85,000, including paid time off.

Actual earnings depend on caseload. Therapists consistently at 20 hours/week would earn closer to $70,000 annually.

For more information or to apply:
Mental Health Therapist Application

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We comply with all relevant EEO legislation, including Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talent from a wide range of backgrounds and to maintaining an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to contribute. We continuously review our hiring practices to ensure they are fair and equitable.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process should contact jen.wewers@prairieskycc.org.