Pays $62K - $90KCounselor market median is ~$73k (322 jobs)

Therapist Clinician - Outpatient

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Outpatient clinician in Hiawatha, KS. $62K-$90K plus $5K sign-on bonus. Day shift. Voluntary on-call. Community-based counseling.

Join KANZA MENTAL HEALTH AND GUIDANCE CENTER as a Therapist Clinician - Outpatient in Hiawatha, Kansas. Job DetailsJob Location: Hiawatha Main Office - Hiawatha, KS 66434Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $62,000.00 - $90,000.

Key Responsibilities

  • ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.
  • Conduct intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations.

Requirements

  • Individuals may perform other duties assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
  • Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1.

  • Master’s degree and a valid Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board license as an LMSW or LSCSW, LPC or LCPC, LMFT or LCMFT, or LMLP or LCP.
  • If equivalently licensed by another state, then KS state license must be obtained prior to employment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $62K - $90K
  • Signing bonus: $5,000.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Work with KANZA MENTAL HEALTH AND GUIDANCE CENTER in Hiawatha, Kansas.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual CounselingFamily CounselingGroup PsychotherapyCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationDiagnostic EvaluationsTreatment PlanningCare CoordinationPsychological AssessmentsElectronic Health RecordsCase ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist Clinician - Outpatient at KANZA MENTAL HEALTH AND GUIDANCE CENTER a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

In Kansas, Clinical Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$70k across 23 listings, vs ~$70k nationally (1,779 listings).

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Kansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k 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 ANALYSIS

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

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About Kanza Mental Health and Guidance Center

Mental Health Care
Hiawatha, Kansas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus