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Outpatient Therapist

High Plains Mental Health Center logoHigh Plains Mental Health Center$64,218/yrHays, KSPosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night
  • $64,218 sign-on bonus
  • Driver's license

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Kansas post a median of $38 an hour, the middle half $34.67–$56.50, across 9 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Kansas earn a median of $28.59 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Ready for Your Next Challenge? Join us as an Outpatient Therapist!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 3rd, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Location: Hays, Kansas

Pay: from $64,218 per year (salaried) | Incentive Pay | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus | $200 optional Saturday clinic bonus

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (+ >3 hours outside normal business hours per week | 40 hours / week total)

Why You Should Apply

Ready to take your clinical skills further? As an Outpatient Therapist at High Plains Mental Health Center, you’ll work with a diverse range of clients, navigate complex mental health needs, and challenge yourself to grow as a clinician. You’ll provide individual, family, and group therapy, conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and put evidence-based approaches into practice.

This is an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen your clinical judgment, and take on meaningful work that moves your career forward. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), we prioritize both quality patient care and the professional growth of our clinicians. You won’t be expected to figure it all out alone. Regular clinical supervision, case consultation, and guidance from experienced supervisors will help you work through challenges, expand your skills, and continue developing as a therapist.

If you're ready to challenge yourself, grow your expertise, and make a bigger impact in your career, APPLY TODAY!

What You’ll Do

  • Provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy to clients with a range of mental health needs while meeting established annual service expectations.
  • Coordinate care with other providers, community partners, and agencies to help clients access the services and support they need.
  • Conduct intake assessments and provide crisis intervention services, including scheduled and walk-in appointments.
  • Support crisis evaluations and referrals through face-to-face and telehealth/video appointments as needed.
  • Coordinate with hospitals and other clinical agencies, including assisting with inpatient screenings and referrals when needed.
  • Complete timely clinical documentation, treatment records, and administrative reports in accordance with Center policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development through regular clinical supervision, constructive feedback, and active participation in team meetings - helping you achieve your personal career goals and setting you up for long-term success.

Why Join Us?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you - not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion , dedication , and care we offer our clients.

When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact . You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We Offer

-Competitive Pay: $64,218 starting salary | Incentive Pay | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

-Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
  • 403(b) Plan
  • KPERS Retirement Plan
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • HSA & FSA
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • (optional) $200 Saturday OP clinic bonus
  • Incentive pay
  • Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
  • License Renewal
  • NHSC & Nurse Corps-Approved Site [Eligible for Loan Repayment Assistance]
  • Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
  • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • And more!

Submitting Your Application

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY !

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH.COM .

Requirements

  • Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • Current Kansas BSRB licensure as one of the following:

o Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Master Level Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

o Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

o Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Mental Health Training track (or equivalent experience)

o Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurability requirements (if using Center vehicle)
  • Ability to pass all required background checks and pre-employment drug screening

From High Plains Mental Health Center's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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