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Lilac Center
North Kansas City, Missouri · Hybrid

Fully Licensed Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$70k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week

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Job Description

  • Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LSCSW or LCPC Required)
  • Compensation: Earning potential: $60,000–$70,000 annually based on productivity model; paid bi-weekly
  • Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time (Exempt) or W-2 Part-Time (Non-Exempt) Employee Opportunities Available
  • Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
  • Location: This is a hybrid role based out of North Kansas City, MO

Join Our Team at Lilac Center as a Licensed Therapist!

A Licensed Mental Health Therapist with the Lilac Center provides high-quality outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and/or families. Success in this role means maintaining a consistent caseload, delivering evidence-based care, and completing documentation accurately and on time while collaborating with a supportive clinical team.

Are you a passionate Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LSCSW, PLPC, LPC, or equivalent) looking for a fulfilling career? Lilac Center is searching for dedicated professionals to join our supportive and dynamic mental health clinic, specializing in therapy for adolescents and families. If you thrive in a nurturing environment and are committed to making a positive impact, we want you on our team!

  • Licensed Therapist Responsibilities
  • Conduct assessments of bio-psycho-social needs and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Facilitate or co-facilitate individual and group sessions, teaching DBT skills in our Intensive Outpatient Program
  • Provide individual, family, and/or couples outpatient psychotherapy services using evidence-based modalities
  • Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming and therapy goals

Complete Timely and Compliant Clinical Documentation

  • Maintain an active caseload of approximately26 clients per week; a minimum of 15 clients per week required
  • Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, or team meetings as required
  • Adhere to ethical standards, licensing requirements, and company policies

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Earning potential: $60,000–$70,000 annually based on productivity model; paid bi-weekly (details below)

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
  • Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays

Robust Continuing Education Provided

  • Student Loan Payback Program to assist with educational debt.
  • Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support

Telehealth opportunities and flexible scheduling (4-day work week! Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm); additional compensation for evening hours

Requirements

  • Licensed Therapist Required Qualifications
  • Active, unrestricted license: LSCSW or LCPC in Kansas and/or Missouri
  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
  • Strong background in evidence-based practices (e. g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
  • Possess or be willing to learn DBT therapy
  • Ability to provide therapy independently

Comfort Using an EHR and Telehealth Platforms

  • Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.)
  • Experience in outpatient or group practice settings

Licensed Therapist Preferred Qualifications

Preference for DBT therapy knowledge, with training available for the right candidate.

About Lilac Center

The Lilac Center is a leading outpatient mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals overcome emotional and behavioral challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care.

With a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and integrated treatment approaches, we support clients in building skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthier relationships.

Our team works with adolescents and adults across multiple locations in Kansas and Missouri, providing individual therapy, group skills training, intensive outpatient programs, medication management, and comprehensive support tailored to each person’s unique needs.

At The Lilac Center, healing happens in a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive environment where clients are empowered to break destructive cycles and pursue meaningful change. Our clinically trained professionals collaborate closely to deliver coordinated care that honors each person’s journey toward greater wellbeing. We are committed to clinical excellence, ongoing professional development, and fostering a workplace that values diversity, respect, and supportive teamwork.

Lilac Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Lilac Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Lilac Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to careers@archealthpartners.com.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct bio-psycho-social assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. They are also responsible for maintaining a consistent caseload, facilitating group sessions, and completing accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningAssessmentEvidence-based practiceCrisis interventionCase managementGroup therapy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 22% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Lilac Center

Mental Health Care
North Kansas City, Missouri
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, vision insurance
HSA with employer contribution
FSA options
Life insurance and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Continuing education