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KVC Health Systems
Wichita, Kansas

Therapist - PRN

Counselor / TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30/hour

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Job Description

THERAPIST

Wichita, KS I PRN

At KVC Health Systems, we believe that every person deserves to be safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community. We are pioneers in trauma-informed care, and we are looking for a dedicated Therapist to join our mission in healing children and adolescents.

Join an organization that prioritizes your wellbeing; we are proud to share that KVC maintains a work wellbeing score of 83 on Indeed, reflecting our commitment to an authentic, supportive, and compassionate culture.

Position Summary

The Therapist provides essential trauma-informed therapy and case management to children and adolescents within our residential and acute programs. This role is at the center of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with families, schools, and community partners to create individualized paths to healing.

You will be responsible for clinical assessments, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based therapy that addresses the complex needs of our youth, ensuring they have a secure and nurturing environment for growth.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions using trauma-informed techniques.
  • Lead comprehensive intake assessments and develop initial and master treatment plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Facilitate treatment review meetings with guardians, managed care organizations, and community stakeholders.
  • Complete clinical documentation, including discharge summaries and progress reports, with accuracy and timeliness in accordance with agency guidelines.
  • Maintain a deep knowledge of each youth’s history and plan of care, remaining available for consultation as needed.
  • Provide crisis intervention using approved tools and techniques to ensure the safety and stabilization of clients.
  • Participate in utilization review functions, collaborating with insurance companies and payors to advocate for the client's needs.
  • Ensure all clinical services and environments maintain compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body standards.

Minimum Requirements

  • All employees must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Family Therapy, or Counseling from an accredited institution.
  • Professional Licensure: Must hold a current license to practice (e. g., LMSW, LSW, LSCSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT, LCMFT) issued or approved by the state(s) in which you practice.
  • Experience: At least one year of supervised experience in providing therapy to children and/or adolescents.
  • Training: Documented coursework in child/adolescent development and counseling theories.
  • Licensure: A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.

KVC Values and Expectations

Our employees are role models who build upon the strengths of those we serve. Our work is guided by these core values:

  • The heart of our work is helping people.
  • Our character is built on authenticity and compassion.
  • Family connection drives our culture.
  • Collaboration fuels our improvement.
  • Urgency and innovation mark our approach.
  • Diverse perspectives are key to our progress.
  • Always asking, "What would you want for your child?"

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The therapist role requires active engagement within our facilities to ensure a safe and supportive environment:

  • Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, and communicate effectively. Must be able to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Lifting Requirements: Regularly lift 10 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
  • Vision: Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Environment: Work is primarily performed in a facility setting with a moderate noise level and occasional exposure to outside weather conditions during transit.

Key Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy, conduct clinical assessments, and develop treatment plans for children and adolescents in residential and acute programs. Coordinate with families, schools, community partners, and payors; document care, support crisis stabilization, and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social work, family therapy, or counseling, a current state-approved professional license, and at least one year of supervised therapy experience with children or adolescents. Applicants must be at least 21, have documented coursework in child/adolescent development and counseling theories, and hold a valid driver's license with auto insurance.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyClinical AssessmentDischarge PlanningMultidisciplinary CollaborationChild and Adolescent CounselingFamily Engagement

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 15% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $91k (middle half $67k–$101k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Kansas74 active7,847 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% remote · 15% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About KVC Health Systems

Individual and Family Services
Olathe, KS
1,001-5,000 employees

Living in Wichita

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Wichita, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.