Therapist Clinician - Outpatient
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Job Details
Job Location:
Hiawatha Main Office - Hiawatha, KS 66434
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary
Job Shift: Day
POSITION TITLE:
Clinician;
Qualified Mental Health Professional;
Therapist ($5,000 sign on bonus)
The Outpatient Clinician provides individual, family, and group counseling in a community-based setting. Care settings may include jails, hospitals, primary care clinics, schools, clients' homes, and other locations as determined by the agency to best meet the individual needs of each client. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and care coordination with both internal teams and external providers to support comprehensive behavioral health treatment.
ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS
- a. Conduct intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- b. Develop initial and master treatment plans, collaborating with medical and community program staff as needed.
- c. Utilize agency-approved assessment tools (e.g., DLA-20, CAFAS, PECFAS) to determine appropriate level of care.
- a. Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy/counseling.
- b. Offer crisis intervention services during office hours and participate in on-call crisis rotation (voluntary).
- c. Deliver psychological assessments, including court-ordered and competency evaluations, as appropriate to training.
- a. Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation per agency, state, and federal standards using collaborative documentation practices.
- b. Complete all reports (e.g., court, foster care, schools, PCPs) in a professional and timely manner.
- c. Document care coordination activities, referrals, and follow-ups thoroughly.
- a. Coordinate care with internal staff and external providers (e.g., schools, courts, hospitals, PCPs).
- b. Make referrals to appropriate internal or external resources to ensure quality care.
- c. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and maintain a professional, respectful presence.
- a. Provide public education or represent the agency at health fairs and community events.
- b. Offer expert court testimony when needed.
- c. Maintain clinical licensure through required continuing education.
- d. Adhere to all ethical standards and pursue ongoing professional development goals.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
QualificationsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Proficient in the English language;
Able to pass pre-employment background and drug screening;
Have completed or is able to complete within the first 90 days of employment Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) training as required by the State of Kansas.
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