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Pays $75,000 — Counselor market median is ~$72k (322 jobs)

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High Plains Mental Health Center
Colby, Kansas

Rural Outreach Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 11 days ago

About the Role

Rural outreach therapist in NW Kansas. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. $75,000 + $3,000 sign-on. Mobile office provided.

Join High Plains Mental Health Center as a Rural Outreach Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, M-F in Colby, Kansas. Rural Outreach Therapist: Help Shape the Future of Rural Mental Health Care APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 21st, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $75,000
  • Signing bonus: $3,000.
  • Pension plan offered.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off and extended illness time
  • Supplemental benefits
  • HSA and FSA

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off, a signing bonus. Work with High Plains Mental Health Center in Colby, Kansas.

Key Responsibilities

The Rural Outreach Therapist provides mobile behavioral health services, including therapy, assessments, and crisis intervention to underserved communities. They work alongside a Patient Navigator to coordinate care and collaborate with local partners to ensure patients remain connected to essential services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree and possess a valid Kansas BSRB clinical license. Proficiency in technology and a willingness to travel throughout the designated 20-county service area are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental Health TherapyCrisis InterventionClinical AssessmentsCare CoordinationCase ConsultationBehavioral HealthPatient AdvocacyDocumentationTechnology ProficiencyInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About High Plains Mental Health Center

Mental Health Care
Hays, Kansas
51-200 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off and extended illness time
403(b) plan
KPERS retirement plan
Supplemental benefits
HSA and FSA
7 paid holidays

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