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

Mobile office provided

Competitive pay

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center is seeking a Rural Outreach Therapist to travel to Northwest Kansas communities in a brand-new mobile office. Provide therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination to underserved areas as part of a new outreach program.

The role requires a Kansas license, a master’s/doctorate, and a commitment to building a regional behavioral health network. Travel, in-person meetings, and schedule flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree required.
• Kansas BSRB license or eligibility.
• Willingness to travel NW Kansas with mobile office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily schedule and travel with Patient Navigator.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy via mobile office.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate appointments and connect patients with community resources.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology competency

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Kansas BSRB license

Job description

Description

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Location: Northwest, Kansas [area] | 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 (+ >3 hours outside normal business hours per week | 40 hours / week total)

Why You Should Apply:

As a Rural Outreach Therapist at High Plains Mental Health Center, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something new. We’re launching an innovative outreach program designed to bring behavioral health services directly to underserved communities throughout our 20-county service area in Northwest Kansas. The goal is simple: make quality mental health care more accessible to people who might otherwise have limited opportunities to receive it.

If you're looking for a role where you can step outside the traditional clinic setting, embrace a new challenge, and make a lasting difference in rural communities, we'd love to hear from you.

This is more than a traditional therapy position. You’ll take your clinical skills on the road, traveling to rural communities to provide therapy, assessments, crisis services, and care coordination where they’re needed most. You’ll have the unique opportunity to help shape a brand-new program, build relationships in communities, and bring hope to individuals and families who may have gone without accessible care.

And you won’t be doing it alone. You’ll have a brand-new, fully equipped, Center-operated mobile office designed to bring services directly to the communities you serve, along with a dedicated Patient Navigator/Support Staff member who will travel alongside you.

You don't have to live in Hays. We’re looking for a Kansas-licensed therapist who is excited about traveling throughout Northwest Kansas and taking on the challenge of building something meaningful from the ground up.

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), High Plains Mental Health Center is committed to high-quality, person-centered care. That commitment includes investing in our clinicians through regular clinical supervision, case consultation, and ongoing professional support. APPLY TODAY!

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate your daily schedule and travel plans with your Patient Navigator to bring services to rural communities throughout Northwest Kansas.
• Work from a brand-new, fully equipped, Center-operated mobile office instead of sitting in the same clinic every day.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy based on patient needs and scheduled appointments.
• Conduct intake assessments, evaluate patient needs, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Partner with your dedicated Patient Navigator to coordinate appointments, connect patients with community resources, address barriers to care, and support follow-through with treatment.
• Build relationships with local healthcare providers, hospitals, schools, community organizations, and other service providers to strengthen access to behavioral health care.
• Coordinate care with other HPMHC providers and community partners to ensure patients receive appropriate, ongoing support.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records.
• Adjust your schedule and outreach efforts based on community / client needs.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, and team meetings to stay connected with your clinical team.

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.