Pays $68,640 - $78,000 — Counselor market median is ~$80k (97 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
Therapist School Based
About the Role
School-based therapist in Kansas. $68K-$78K. Work with kids. Collaborate with a team. Make a difference in the community.
Join Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center as a Therapist School Based in Fort Scott, Kansas. 2 Locations available for a School-Based Therapist. One in Chante (Neosho County), and the other in Fort Scott (Bourbon County).
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients, focusing on achievable recovery goals.
- Provide therapy utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
Requirements
- Doctoral or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field.
- Must be licensable in Kansas through the Kansas BSRB (Behavioral Science Regulatory Board).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $68,640 - $78,000
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist School Based at Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In Kansas, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$75k across 134 listings, vs ~$75k nationally (18,403 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Kansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state — Kansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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