Behavioral Health Therapist

About the role

Provide social services in the vast field of public and medical health, children and families or persons experiencing any mental health and substance abuse challenges.

Responsibilities

• Counseling and helping patients confront issues that are negatively affecting their way of living such as poverty, abuse, mental health, addiction, etc.
• Interviews families, individuals and groups.
• Affirms the needs and develops appropriate response plans for patients.
• Refers patients to community services or any health care professional.
• Counsels and assists patients in accepting various situations, emphasizing events that can't be changed.
• Collects and assesses initial and ongoing data about the health status, cultural influences, and belief or value system of the patient and surrounding communities.
• Provides children, youth, and adult behavioral health therapy and counseling services.
• Primary job setting is outpatient therapy. Inpatient therapy services may be requested occasionally based on patient needs.

Requirements

• Masters 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: Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Master Level Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
• Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Mental Health Training track (or equivalent experience)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
• Sitting: 50%, Standing: 50%, Level of Movement: Frequent (3466% or 100500 times/shift), Level of Lifting: Light Medium (=≤ 35 pounds occasionally OR ≤ 20 pounds frequently), Placement/Movement of Materials: N/A, Lifting Floor to Waist Frequency: \, Lifting Waist to Shoulder Frequency: Not Part of Work, Lifting Above Shoulders Frequency: Not Part of Work, Repetitive Twisting Frequency: \, Climbing Number of Stairs Frequency: \, Pushing Frequency: \, Pushing Weight: 530 pounds, Pulling Frequency: 25-50% of shift, Pulling Weight: 530 pounds, Carrying Frequency: \, Carrying Weight: 530 pounds, Awkward Positions Frequency: \, Special Tools/Equipment Frequency: \, Unavoidable Hazards Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, goggles, lifting belts, respirator, resuscitation device, Work Environment: Well-lit/ventilated office areas, Prolonged amount of sitting throughout the day, Meet and talk with a wide variety of employees, visitors and patients; work with people under all conditions, Subject to frequent interruptions, Close visual work, Regularly works under deadlines, Occasionally exposed to patient elements, Subject to stressful situations related to sensitive issues.

Qualifications

• Masters 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: Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Master Level Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
• Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Mental Health Training track (or equivalent experience)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders

Benefits

• Relocation reimbursement
• \$10,000 sign-on bonus

Pay

\$X per hour or \$Y per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate patient needs.