What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Children's Therapist position at Swope Health?
Responsible for the provision of assessment and therapy services to children and young adult clients 3-25 years of age and their families addressing behavioral and mental health symptoms. Special skills and expertise related to working with child/adolescent and young adults with severe emotional disturbance is required.
Primary Functions
- Perform psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate service
- Completion and timely submission of accurate clinical documentation that includes, but not limited to the Psychosocial Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, Treatment Plan Reviews, 6 Month and Annual Assessments, and Discharge Summaries.
- Perform individual, family and group therapy utilizing approved evidence-based treatment approaches as sanctioned by Swope Health Services' Behavioral Health Department.
- Submit accurate and timely billing documentation consistent with the requirements of the particular payer or contract, i.e. Missouri Department of Mental Health, MoHealthNet, private insurance, or the Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund, etc.
- Meet expected productivity guidelines and
- Participate in Continuous Performance Improvement activities, specifically auditing and monitoring of clinical documentation, to include conducting and analyzing peer reviews, comprehensive chart reviews, outcome measurement and reporting findings.
- Be an active member of the treatment team including coordinating care of clients and facilitating/participating in treatment team meetings as scheduled to efficiently establish treatment goals for a comprehensive, client-centered treatment plan.
- Must possess and demonstrate expertise in the area of diagnostic formulation and key evidence-based practices as it relates to the most current DSM.
- Available to assist in mental health crisis situations if the need arises.
- Must complete annual agency training as required by Swope Health Services and participate in ongoing trainings to meet continued education licensure requirements and department needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- PLPC and under supervision may be reviewed and accepted under approved situations.
- LMSW and under supervision may be reviewed and accepted under approved situations.
Experience & Qualifications
- At least two (2) years of counseling experience with children/youth with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED). Preferred experience with families, and young adults.
- Working knowledge of the most current DSM and the ability to assess mental health
- Knowledgeable regarding trauma informed care.
- Proficient communication and organizational skills.
- Capability to perform as part of a cross-functional team of professionals.
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Nine annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day.
About Swope Health
Swope Health, the Kansas City region’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, has provided comprehensive primary care, dental care and mental health services in the Greater Kansas City area for more than 56 years. Recognized as a patient-centered medical home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, our commitment to an integrated model of healthcare aligns with our mission to improve community health and wellness through accessible, quality, comprehensive patient care.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and The Joint Commission, we served nearly 56,000 patients in 2025 at 24 locations throughout the area, including Kansas City, Belton, Independence, North Kansas City, Hickman Mills, and Wyandotte and Leavenworth Counties in Kansas. Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community.
As a Swope Health Associate you will be expected to help deliver on the Swope Health Promise of “We Make Care Visible”.
You will do this by V.I.S.I.B.L.E
1. Valuing every person
2. Impacting communities
3. Serving with professionalism
4. Inspiring Innovation
5. Believing that healthcare is a basic human right
6. Leading with accountability and praise
7. Empowering Excellence