Rural Outreach Therapist

High Plains Mental Health Center; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health/Dental/Vision

PTO & sick leave

403(b) Plan

KPERS Retirement

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Incentive pay

CEU funds

License Renewal

Scholarships & internships

Professional development

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center in Northwest Kansas is seeking a Rural Outreach Therapist to deliver behavioral health services directly in rural communities. The role uses a mobile office and offers a $75,000 salary with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with in-person patient care across a 20-county area. You’ll conduct individual, family, or group therapy, coordinate with a Patient Navigator, and collaborate with local providers to ensure continuous access to care.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• Kansas BSRB license or eligibility for equivalent licensure.
• Commitment to KDADS/BSRB licensure requirements for SUD services.
• Competency in using technology and telecommunication tools.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients for individual, family, or group therapy and complete intake assessments or crisis services.
• Operate from a Center-operated mobile office and travel to rural communities.
• Coordinate care with a Patient Navigator/Support Staff to connect patients with resources.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, schools, hospitals, and community organizations.
• Complete clinical documentation and follow-up between appointments.
• Adjust daily plans to the needs of the community served.
• Participate in ongoing supervision, case consultation, and professional development.

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Description

Rural Outreach Therapist: Help Shape the Future of Rural Mental Health Care

Location: Northwest, Kansas | Mobile Office Provided

Pay: $75,000 per year (salaried) | $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! [paid in installments: $1k after 90-days, $1k after six months, $1k after one year]

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Why You Should Apply:

As a Rural Outreach Therapist at High Plains Mental Health Center, you’ll be part of a brand-new program bringing behavioral health care directly to underserved communities across our 20-county service area in Northwest Kansas. Instead of waiting for clients to come to the clinic, you’ll take care to them.

You’ll have a Center-operated mobile office and a Patient Navigator/Support Staff member working alongside you, giving you the tools and support to provide therapy, assessments, crisis services, and care coordination in rural communities.

We are a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), which means we’re committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care — and that commitment extends to how we support our staff. Supervision here isn’t occasional or optional — it’s a core part of how we operate. You’ll receive regular clinical supervision, case consultation, and support from experienced supervisors who are actively involved in your professional development.

What You’ll Do:

• Start your day from wherever you’re based and head out to the rural community on your schedule.
• Work from a fully equipped Center-operated mobile office instead of sitting in the same clinic every day.
• Meet with patients for individual, family, or group therapy and complete intake assessments or crisis services as needed.
• Work alongside your Patient Navigator/Support Staff member to connect patients with resources, coordinate care, and address needs beyond the therapy session.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, hospitals, schools, community organizations, and other partners to help patients stay connected to care.
• Complete your clinical documentation and follow-up between appointments.
• Adjust your day based on the needs of the community and patients you’re serving.
• Stay connected to your clinical team through supervision, consultation, and ongoing support—even while working out in the field.
• Head home knowing you provided care to people who may otherwise have had to travel significant distances—or go without services altogether.

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- $75,000 per year | $3,000 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
• 7 Paid Holidays
• (optional) $200 Saturday OP clinic bonus
• Incentive pay
• Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
• License Renewal
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• And more!

Requirements

• A Master's or Doctoral degree with a Kansas BSRB license as a:
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Licensed Master Level Psychologist
  • Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track)
  • Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain any licensure or certification required by KDADS or BSRB to provide as‑needed SUD services.
• Competency in using technology (computers, software, telephones, etc.)
• Must demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and apply technology effectively.

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