Rural Outreach Therapist

High Plains Mental Health Center; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) plan

KPERS retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center is seeking a Rural Outreach Therapist to deploy behavioral health services across rural Northwest Kansas. You will use a mobile office to meet clients where they are, delivering therapy and crisis services while coordinating with a Patient Navigator to connect clients with needed resources.

Licensed professionals with Kansas BSRB credentials will work full-time, Monday–Friday, in-person, traveling across the 20-county area.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree required with Kansas BSRB license.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain licensure for SUD services as needed.
• Competency in using technology (computers, software, telephones, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Travel to rural communities across a 20-county service area.
• Provide individual, family, or group therapy and complete intake assessments or crisis services as needed.
• Collaborate with Patient Navigator/Support Staff to coordinate care and link patients to resources.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Crisis assessment

Care coordination

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree

Kansas BSRB license

Job description

Description

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Monday, September 21st, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Location:

Northwest, Kansas | Mobile Office Provided

Pay:

$75,000 per year (salaried) | $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

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 don’t have to live in Hays. If you’re licensed in Kansas and willing to travel throughout our 20-county service area, you can bring your clinical skills to communities that need them most.

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.