Rural Outreach Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Description

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, October 26th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

  • 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 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. APPLY TODAY!

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!

Submitting Your Application

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH.COM.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy, as well as crisis services and intake assessments, from a mobile office within rural communities. Collaborate with healthcare providers, schools, and community partners to coordinate care and connect patients with essential resources.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health therapyCrisis interventionPatient navigationTechnology proficiencyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rural Outreach Therapist at High Plains Mental Health Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends

Living in Colby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$175k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$750/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
10 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About High Plains Mental Health Center

Mental Health Care
Hays, Kansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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