Overview

Exciting Opportunity: Outpatient Therapist Colby, KS

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities? Join our dedicated team as an Outpatient Therapist and bring your skills and compassion to a role that truly matters!

Location: Colby, Kansas
Salary: $61,748 annually

Qualifications:

Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
Licensure: Current Kansas BSRB license as:

  • Licensed Psychologist / Licensed Master Level Psychologist / Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track) / Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Professional Counselor / Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Mental Health Training track or equivalent mental health experience
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist / Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Skills: Proficiency in the use of technology (computers, software, printers, scanners, etc.) and a commitment to continuous improvement in the application of these tools.

What You’ll Do:

As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide essential mental health services, helping patients meet their psychological, physical, and social needs. You will work with adults, youth, and families, offering comprehensive therapeutic support that includes:

  • Psychotherapy & Counseling: Provide individual, marital, family, and/or group therapy in line with annual service expectations.
  • Case Management: Collaborate with other professionals to manage patient care effectively, ensuring the best outcomes.
  • Clinical Documentation: Complete timely reports and administrative documentation in compliance with Center policies.
  • Prevention & Education Support: Provide limited services to our Prevention, Education, and Outreach Program (PEO) in coordination with your supervisor.
  • Evening Availability: At least one evening per week is required to meet the needs of our patients.

Why Join Us?

Our organization is committed to providing a supportive and growth-oriented environment. We believe in work-life balance and professional development. Here’s what we offer:

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: No waiting period for health insurance!
  • Retirement Plans: KPERS and 403b plans with company matching.
  • Insurance: Life insurance, accidental death, dismemberment, and Aflac supplemental benefits.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of PDO annually, plus 7 paid holidays.
  • Extended Illness Time: To care for yourself or a family member.
  • Professional Development: 5 days of continuing education per year, with company-paid licensure renewal every 2 years.
  • Liability Protection: Company-covered professional liability and malpractice insurance.
  • Be Part of a Caring Community!

Our mission, We’re Here For You, guides everything we do. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of those we serve while advancing your career, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today! Send your resume and cover letter to Careers@hpmh.com . We look forward to having you join our compassionate and dynamic team!

About High Plains Mental Health Center

High Plains Mental Health Center, is a licensed Community Mental Health Center, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, and licensed Substance Use Disorder treatment program dedicated to an aggressive pursuit of providing a comprehensive mental health program to the residents of Northwest Kansas. Embodied in this pursuit are fundamental principles of establishing quality services as close to home as possible, at an affordable fee and delivered in the least disruptive manner available. Such services will offer a continuum of care so that treatment can be individualized. Staff will respond quickly and compassionately to those reaching out to us. If you live within our 20-county service area, we’re here for you.