Crisis Clinician LMFT

This north central Kansas mental health center is seeking a highly compassionate individual for a Crisis Clinician to provide emergency services for individuals in crisis. Responsibilities include preliminary assessment, immediate crisis resolution and de-escalation, and referral to appropriate community services to avoid more restrictive levels of treatment. By coordinating with family members, external community partners, and internal staff the Crisis Clinician ensures timely access to emergency services and follow-up services with a whole-person approach to integrated care.

Caring for Mental Health and Beyond:

This north central Kansas Mental Health center is a non-profit organization that provides the widest range of mental health services for people of all ages in a five-county radius. Serving the community for more than 50 years, our mission is to make life better by providing excellent mental health services, education, and integrated care which exceeds patient’s expectations. Through community partnerships, this mental health center provides mobile services to schools, rural communities, homes, hospitals, jails, and even job sites to offer more reach of services.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, professional counseling, or related human services field
• ​Maintain professional licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board of Kansas
• Have excellent judgment, conflict resolution skills, ability to work with diverse personalities, in a tactful, flexible, and mature way
• Experience in trauma informed care (preferred)
• Ability to collaborate and engage effectively with strong diagnostic and assessment skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement and Compensation Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• ​Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
• NHSC and Kansas Loan Repayment Program-Approved site
• $55,000 starting salary plus consideration for relevant experience. Enhanced salary for having advanced clinical licensure
• And much more!

Community Description:

Located in North Central Kansas, this mid-size city is progressive with a growing population of 50,000. A diverse economy and strong work ethic allows it to continually rank among Kansas' best in such areas as cost of living, regional trade pull, unemployment, and personal income. It serves as the regional hub for state-of-the art medical services, providing services to a 14-county area with a service population of 200,000. It also serves as the regional hub for retail trade and entertainment. There are many educational opportunities that range from private and public grade schools to four-year universities. This community is also home to Kansas' largest and most exciting water park, 3 golf courses, a nationally recognized community theatre, an interactive zoo, and hundreds of unique shopping experiences including an eclectic downtown with an array of shops, eateries, theatres, museums, and art. Education is a top priority, with everything from Montessori-based preschools to a Big 12 satellite college campus and everything in-between. They have the perfect blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambiance, charm, and hospitality. Give your family the lifestyle they have dreamed of!

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMFT (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Salina, KS 67401 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000