Mental Health Crisis Therapist – Full-Time

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health KC seeks a Mental Health Therapist to join the BH Crisis Center. The role provides clinical screening, assessment, and short‑term stabilization with coordination to ongoing care within the hospital diversion program.

Responsibilities include DSM impressions, crisis intervention, and collaboration with case managers to connect individuals to appropriate community resources. Onboarding training and adherence to driving policies may apply.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy, or related field.
• Missouri license options or working toward one: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PLPC, LMSW, or PLMFT.
• If not licensed, you must begin the process on hire and pursue supervision.
• Knowledge of mental health terms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Good judgment, adaptability, and leadership qualities.
• Must complete onboarding training; driving policy standards if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical screening, assessment, and service coordination for the BH Crisis Center program.
• Determine eligibility for services and develop short‑term stabilization and care plans.
• Conduct DSM-based diagnostic impressions and crisis interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with case managers to coordinate care and address barriers.
• Facilitate transitions from emergency department or crisis center to ongoing care.
• Engage in outreach, follow‑up, and case management to promote engagement.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and community providers to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership qualities

Education

Master's degree in counseling/ psychology/ social work/ family therapy

Job description

University Health KC seeks a Mental Health Therapist to join the BH Crisis Center. The role provides clinical screening, assessment, and short‑term stabilization with coordination to ongoing care within the hospital diversion program.

Responsibilities include DSM impressions, crisis intervention, and collaboration with case managers to connect individuals to appropriate community resources. Onboarding training and adherence to driving policies may apply.