Child and Family Therapist

1 month ago
Lawrence, Kansas$65K - $92KFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Nights

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BLS OES 2024 · KS adjusted

Below Market
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18% below median for Psychologist in KS — negotiate

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Heartland Community Health Center as a Child and Family Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate play therapy sessions with children to address and treat emotional, developmental, and behavioral concerns, using play as a primary communication and intervention tool.
  • Document therapy sessions, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in accordance with ethical standards and legal regulations, ensuring all records are accurate and timely.
  • Encourage proactive mental health and emotional well
  • being through regular sessions, developmental screenings, and educational resources to help prevent future emotional and behavioral issues.

Requirements

  • LCPC, LCSCW, or LCMFT
  • Valid license to practice in Kansas.
  • Active Basic Life Support Certification.
  • Valid Mental Health First Aid Certification (completed upon hire).

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $92K
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Heartland Community Health Center in United States.

Key Skills

Play TherapyEmotional RegulationSocial SkillsDocumentationTreatment PlanningFamily GuidanceCoping StrategiesMental Health AdvocacyInterdisciplinary CollaborationCrisis InterventionProfessional DevelopmentQuality AssuranceHIPAA ComplianceLeadershipMentorshipDevelopmental Screenings
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Child and Family Therapist position at Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS lists compensation for this psychologist position at $65k to $92k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lawrence, Kansas.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($65k–$92k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Play Therapy, Emotional Regulation, Social Skills, Documentation, Treatment Planning, Family Guidance, Coping Strategies, Mental Health Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will facilitate play therapy sessions for children addressing emotional, developmental, and behavioral concerns, while also documenting all sessions and treatment plans accurately. Responsibilities include educating families on therapeutic processes, providing guidance, and working clo...

Benefits package: $3,500 Sign-On Bonus, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) after 60 days, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K Retirement Plan
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) after 60 days
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Protective Factors (1)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago