Outpatient Therapist

KVC Health Systems; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Excellent benefits

Job summary

KVC Health Systems in Topeka, KS is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to provide home-based family and individual therapy for children and families. This full-time role requires licensure and strong communication with childcare and court systems.

The position includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus for new employees, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for supervision and professional growth. Proximity to community services supports field travel and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Licensure with the BSRB or eligibility defined by position.
• Experience supervising or providing therapy to children/adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based individual, group, and family therapy.
• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists and other professionals.
• Maintain communication with DCF and courts as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of client contact.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Crisis management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

BSRB licensure/eligibility

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Outpatient Therapist

Full Time Topeka, KS, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 9521

Salary: $50,000.00 Annually

Join our team as a Outpatient Therapist!

Outpatient Therapists provide therapy to children and their families in order to facilitate and/or maintain timely permanent placements.

$3,000 sign on bonus for new employees! The sign-on bonus is available only to candidates who are new to the company. Current employees, including internal transfers from other departments or business units, are not eligible.

Education and experience requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW), family therapy (LMFT & LCMFT), counseling (LPC & LCPC) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) from an accredited institution
• Minimum of one year supervised experience in providing individual, family and group therapy to children and/or adolescents.
• Documented course work in child/adolescent development and individual, family and group counseling.
• Requires Intermediate computerskills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email

Licensure & Certifications:

• Licensure with the BSRB
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• All KVC Kansas employees must be at least 21 years of age.

What you will do:

• Clinical Therapy & Support: Provide home-based individual, group, and family therapy using a strengths-based approach to meet client goals.
• Crisis & Safety Management: Deliver on-call crisis intervention and assist team units with safety planning and specialized clinical interventions.
• Consultation & Advocacy: Coordinate care with psychiatrists, provide staff consultation, and offer professional testimony in court hearings.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Maintain proactive communication with DCF and courts while participating in all required team and external meetings.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure timely documentation of all client contact and complete mandatory annual in-service trainings.
• Field Travel: Perform extensive driving to provide community-based services, maintaining a valid license and auto insurance.
• Why Choose KVC?
• Top 1% of Employers Nationwide
  KVC boasts an impressive83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, reflecting a culture where employees feel valued and supported.
• Outstanding Benefits
  Enjoy company-paid clinical supervision, CEU-eligible in-house training, generous PTO, parental leave, health benefits, 403(b) with company match, andtuition reimbursement up to $21,000.
• Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture
  We invest in you through talent development and wellness benefits. Your wellbeing matters.
• Meaningful Impact
  Join a team dedicated to strengthening families and transforming child welfare systems.

At KVC, you’ll belong to a close-knit team and feel the deep sense of meaning that comes from providing life-changing help to children and families. Join a values-driven team that is passionate about transforming people’s experience of child welfare and mental health services-