Mental Health Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$91k

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Job Description

The Elizabeth Layton Center is seeking a qualified Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient services to the community of Paola, KS. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Qualified candidates will possess the minimum academic credentials and licensure that qualify for Medicaid reimbursement in the state of Kansas, with preference given to those clinically licensed (LSCSW, LP, LCPC).

Who We Are

Elizabeth Layton Center is a community mental health center with locations in Franklin and Miami Counties, Kansas. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive and integrated behavioral health services for the communities we serve.

We are honored to be designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), a model of care focused on accessible and integrated behavioral health services. Our vision is to be recognized as the provider of choice for coordinated physical and behavioral health services.

ELC specializes in working with underserved populations, especially Medicaid and Medicare eligible clients, to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • Generous paid time off
  • Wellness resources to support your well-being
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional growth
  • A healthy work-life balance

Summary

ELC's Mental Health Therapist will provide assessment and treatment services to adults and children for both mental health and substance abuse clients.

Major Job Responsibilities

  • Develop initial assessments and formulating treatment plans
  • Conduct a variety of treatment approaches including group, individual, and family therapy
  • Prepare reports
  • Maintain appropriate records
  • Meet direct service expectations
  • Meet deadlines for daily paperwork and reports
  • Provide quality documentation
  • Maintain proper confidentiality
  • Comply with ELC policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Complete All Required Trainings as Assigned

ELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step toward a bright future – apply today and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter!

Requirements

To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to practice outpatient mental health therapy in the state of Kansas. Clinical licensure is preferred. Candidates must also be able to successfully pass all required background checks.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Therapist will conduct initial assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans for adults and children. They will provide various therapeutic services, including individual, family, and group therapy, while maintaining accurate clinical records.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningIndividual therapySubstance abuse counselingCrisis intervention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 44% 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)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 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 pay$84k–$91kMental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $66k–$86k)318 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Kansas78 active7,948 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 44% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKansas Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 20% offer loan repayment144 active listings, Oct 2026
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.

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 14 employers
8
<$75k
5
$75k-90k
1
$90k
10
$105k-120k
9
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
22%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

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$92k-$125k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

$115k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Elizabeth Layton Center

Mental Health Care
Ottawa, Kansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous paid time off
Wellness resources
Collaborative, supportive team environment
Ongoing professional growth opportunities
Healthy work-life balance

Living in Paola

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$364k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,091/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.