Outpatient Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $64,218

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Ready for Your Next Step? Join us as an Outpatient Therapist!

Application Deadline

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

  • Location: Goodland, Kansas
  • Pay: from $64,218 per year (salaried) | Incentive Pay | $7,500-9,000 SIGN-ON BONUS | $200 optional Saturday clinic bonus
  • Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (+ >3 hours outside normal business hours per week | 40 hours / week total)

Why You Should Apply

As an Outpatient Therapist at High Plains Mental Health Center, you’ll provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients with a wide range of mental health needs. You’ll conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and offer evidence-based support.

We are a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), which means we’re committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care — and that commitment extends to how we support our staff. Supervision here isn’t occasional or optional — it’s a core part of how we operate. You’ll receive regular clinical supervision, case consultation, and support from experienced supervisors who are actively involved in your professional development. APPLY TODAY!

What You’ll Do

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy for individuals, families, and groups, addressing diverse mental health needs with compassion and expertise.

Conduct thorough intake assessments to identify client needs and establish a strong foundation for effective treatment.

Design and implement personalized, goal-driven treatment plans that empower clients and promote measurable progress.

Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to ensure seamless, coordinated care and holistic support for clients.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation that meets agency standards and supports continuity of care.

Engage in ongoing professional development through regular clinical supervision, constructive feedback, and active participation in team meetings—helping you achieve your personal career goals and setting you up for long-term success.

Why Join Us?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you — not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients.

When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay: $64,218 starting salary | Incentive Pay | $7,500-9,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time

403(b) Plan

KPERS Retirement Plan

Supplemental Benefits

HSA & FSA

  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • (optional) $200 Saturday OP clinic bonus
  • Incentive pay
  • Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
  • License Renewal
  • NHSC & Nurse Corps-Approved Site [Eligible for Loan Repayment Assistance]
  • Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
  • $7,500-9,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
  • And more!

Submitting Your Application

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH.COM.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field (e. g., Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy)

Current Kansas BSRB licensure as one of the following:

  • Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Master Level Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Mental Health Training track (or equivalent experience)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurability requirements (if using Center vehicle)

Ability to pass all required background checks and pre-employment drug screening

Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient Therapist provides evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy while conducting thorough intake assessments. They are responsible for developing personalized treatment plans and maintaining accurate clinical documentation within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningEvidence-based PracticeCrisis InterventionMultidisciplinary CollaborationMental Health Assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist at High Plains Mental Health Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

High Plains Mental Health Center ranks #8 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% 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).

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 15 employers

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<$75k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
CME allowance
18% this job
Loan repayment
11% this job
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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LifeStance Health · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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#3

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Colby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$175k
Median resident rent
$750/mo
Residents’ average commute
10 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About High Plains Mental Health Center

Mental Health Care
Hays, Kansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
403(b) Plan
KPERS Retirement Plan
Supplemental Benefits
HSA & FSA
7 Paid Holidays