Crisis Therapist

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**Crisis Therapist Role Now Open Kickstart Your Career: APPLY NOW!**

• APPLICATION DEADLINE:**Monday, April 27th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.
• Position:**Crisis Therapist
• Location:**Hays, Kansas \| Crisis Intervention Center
• Salary**: starting at \$81,649 per year \[based on
  
  

experience\]\|**\$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS**

• Job Type**: Full-time \| In-person
• Schedule:**8am-2pm & 2pm-8pm \| Rotating schedule with alternating
  
  

weekends and holidays \| On-call rotation

Why You Should Apply

• Be a part of history.**High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to be
  
  

launching one of Kansas first Crisis Intervention Centersand we want YOU

to be a part of this groundbreaking journey. This center will play a

vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas,

easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening

inpatient waitlists, and providing local access to critical mental

health care for those in need. This will be

a**24/7**inpatient**facility,**so there will be multiple shifts

available for a variety of positions. Now is the time to raise your hand

and secure your spot!\

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For more information about the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC), please

visit:[**\[HPMHC

CIC\].**](https://youtu.be/aiBTIYtxxOo?si=7JtM-afd1uZ4yrSX)\

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If youre ready for a rewarding opportunity, and want to be supported by

an organization that stands by its mission of being Here for You, this

is your chance.**APPLY TODAY!**

What Youll Do

As a**Crisis Therapist**working within both our brand-new**Crisis

Intervention Center**(CIC) and our**Mobile Crisis Team,**you will be a

vital member of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering

immediate, compassionate, and effective mental health care.

• Crisis Response & Assessment:**Provide mobile and on-site crisis
  
  

intervention services in homes, communities, and the CIC facility.

Perform comprehensive mental health screenings and substance use

assessments. Use trauma-informed care principles to stabilize

individuals in crisis while developing short-term treatment plans.

• Client Care & Support:**Offer solution-focused therapy to individuals
  
  

in acute emotional or psychological distress. Use de-escalation and care

planning. Provide transportation assistance when needed.

• Team Collaboration & Communication:**Work closely with a
  
  

multidisciplinary team including medical staff, case managers, peer

support, and community partners. Participate in team meetings, care

planning meetings, and critical incident reviews. Provide support to

other HPMHC programs as needed.

• Documentation & Compliance:**Complete timely, accurate, and compliant
  
  

documentation of all interactions, assessments, and service plans.

Maintain client records.

• Training & Development:**Complete required training including suicide
  
  

risk assessment, crisis de-escalation, seclusion and restraint

protocols, emergency response & trauma-informed care. Participate in

ongoing in-service and professional development, including DBT training.

• Community & Emergency Preparedness:**Respond to critical incidents in
  
  

coordination with law enforcement, EMS, and hospitals when needed.

• 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

tea m. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting

our employees with the same**compassion, dedication, and care**we offer

our clients.\

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When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where

your work has a**real impact.**Youll 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:**starting at \$81,649 per year **\$1,000 ENHANCED
  
  

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
• Holiday pay \[\$250 holiday pay regardless if you are scheduled to
  
  

work that holiday; our Center recognizes 7 holidays\]