Crisis Therapist

High Plains Mental Health Center; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Extended Illness Time

403(b) Plan

KPERS Retirement Plan

Supplemental Benefits

HSA & FSA

Holiday pay

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center is seeking a Crisis Therapist for the Crisis Intervention Center in Hays, KS. The role combines on-site and mobile crisis work with rotating shifts, including some holidays and on-call rotations. Salary starts at $81,649 per year with a $1,000 sign-on bonus and full-time, in-person duties.

The organization offers comprehensive benefits and training in crisis prevention, intervention, and response to support professional growth and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Crisis Intervention and stabilization skills.
• Trauma-informed care principles.
• Effective communication with clients and teams.
• Strong documentation and care plan development.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Crisis Response & Assessment: provide mobile and on-site crisis intervention in homes, communities, and the CIC facility; conduct mental health and substance use assessments; develop short-term treatment plans.
• Client Care & Support: offer solution-focused therapy during acute distress; provide de-escalation and care planning; assist with transportation when needed.
• Team Collaboration & Communication: work with medical staff, case managers, peer support, and partners; participate in meetings and care planning.
• Documentation & Compliance: maintain timely, accurate records of interactions and service plans.
• Training & Development: complete required training including suicide risk assessment and crisis de-escalation.
• Community & Emergency Preparedness: respond to incidents with law enforcement, EMS, and hospitals.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Trauma-Informed Care

Client Counseling

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Description

CRISIS THERAPIST ROLE NOW OPEN –KICKSTART YOUR CAREER:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Position: Crisis Therapist

Location: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center

Salary: starting at $81,649 per year | +$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Type: Full-time | In-person

Schedule: 8am-2pm & 2pm-8pm | Rotating schedule with alternating weekends [Week 1 = Week 3; Week 2 = Week 4] | Some holidays required | On-call rotation

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to have launched one of Kansas’s first Crisis Intervention Centers (CIC) — and we want YOU to be part of this groundbreaking journey. This center is already playing a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas by easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing critical mental health services close to home for those in need. Now is the time to raise your hand and secure your spot! For more information about the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC), please visit: [HPMHC CIC].

If you’re 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. We provide comprehensive training in crisis prevention, intervention, and response to help you feel confident and prepared in the role. Our team will support you as you learn our processes & build your skills—so you can focus on what matters most: supporting the people we serve.

WHAT YOU’LL 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.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• 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 team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients.

When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll 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]
• Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
• License Renewal
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $1,000 ENHANCED SIGN-ON BONUS
• And more!

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you!

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact [e-mail].

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• You must hold one of the following active Kansas BSRB licenses:

• Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Master Level Psychologist
• Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
• Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (mental health track)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

• Must be physically capable of ensuring personal safety in potentially high-pressure or crisis situations. Ability to maintain physical readiness and stamina to respond effectively is required.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and physically respond to emergency situations.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license; [MVR will be checked]
• Must comply with TB / mental & physical health screen protocols.
• Must pass pre-hire drug test and be subject to random drug screenings after hire.