Therapist, Mental Health

Location:

Life Spring Recovery of Andover – Andover, KS

Status:
Full‑Time

Reports To:

Clinical Director

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; weekend rotation/support as facility needs grow

Life Spring Recovery of Andover is operated in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), a national leader in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment. Our mission is to provide exceptional, person‑centered care that restores hope and transforms lives.

At Life Spring Recovery, every team member plays a vital role in helping individuals and families heal from substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorders. We are committed to trauma‑informed care, clinical excellence, and fostering a workplace culture built on compassion, accountability, and teamwork.

If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a growing organization where your work truly matters, we invite you to join our team.

The Clinical Therapist is a behavioral health professional responsible for delivering individual, group, and family therapy services within a trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented treatment environment.

This role includes conducting diagnostic assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, coordinating care, and maintaining high‑quality clinical documentation in accordance with state, federal, accreditation, and payer requirements. The Clinical Therapist serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and supports client safety, stabilization, and long‑term recovery outcomes.

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk screenings in accordance with DSM‑5 and state regulations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans aligned with ASAM criteria and client needs.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy utilizing evidence‑based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other clinically appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate psycho educational and process groups that support recovery and treatment goals.
• Respond to clinical crises in accordance with facility policy and best practices.

• Complete all clinical documentation accurately and within required time frames.
• Maintain treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other clinical records in compliance with Medicaid, commercial payer, licensing, and accreditation standards.
• Ensure documentation reflects trauma‑informed, person‑centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and applicable regulations.

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultations.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, case management, and recovery support staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Communicate with referral sources, family members, and community partners as clinically appropriate.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care efforts.

• Maintain active licensure and professional credentials.
• Complete required continuing education and annual training requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, peer review, and performance evaluation processes as applicable.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational growth.

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Eligible for or willing to obtain a provisional clinical license in the State of Kansas.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong clinical assessment,…