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LifeStance Health
Lawrence, Kansas · Hybrid

Licensed Clinical Therapist (LSCSW, LCPC, LCMFT) Sign-on Bonus $5,000

Counselor 9.1 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81k-$117k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are actively seeking talented Licensed Mental Health Therapists in our Lawrence Kansas (LSCSW, LCMFT, LCPC) who are passionate about patient care and committed to excellence.

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are actively seeking talented Licensed Mental Health Therapists in our Lawrence Kansas (LSCSW, LCMFT, LCPC) who are passionate about patient care and committed to excellence.

We Offer Therapists:

  • 100% outpatient work in a group practice setting
  • Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, parental leave and more!
  • Strong work-life balance- no nights or weekends required!
  • Uncapped Compensation range $80,640 -$116,520+ Annual Bonus up to $8K- compensation model based on productivity.
  • Hybrid Model
  • $5,000 Sign on Bonus
  • Collegial work environment
  • Newly designed and modern offices
  • Full administrative support so you can focus on what you do best
  • Latest in digital technology

Licensed Mental Health Therapists are a critical part of our team. We're seeking Therapists that are::

  • Independently licensed in the state of Missouri (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
  • Experienced working with children and/or adolescents, or across the lifespan.

Candidates must be willing to have or obtain a license in Kansas,

Apply Now or Contact Me Directly

  • Melanie Robinson
  • Director, Practice Development
  • Melanie.Robinson@lifestance.com
  • 832-392-7871

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our Values

  • Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
  • Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
  • Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
  • One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use lifestance.com or careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.

LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.

Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide evidence-based mental healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. They are responsible for delivering personalized treatment and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an independent license in the state of Missouri (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) and be willing to obtain a license in Kansas. Experience working with children and adolescents is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyMental health counselingOutpatient treatmentEvidence-based practiceChild therapyAdolescent therapyCrisis interventionTreatment planning

Counselor Career Context

LifeStance Health ranks #2 of 10 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 1,173 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Therapist (LSCSW, LCPC, LCMFT) Sign-on Bonus $5,000 at LifeStance Health a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 752 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
66% this job
CME allowance
14%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 752 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Includes weekends
  • Remote
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About LifeStance Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Parental Leave
Sign-On Bonus ($5,000)
Hybrid Model
Full Administrative Support