High Plains Mental Health Center currently has a full time position opening available in Hays, KS, at our Westside School Location, for a Qualified Mental Health Professional. Qualifications include: Masters or doctoral degree with Kansas BSRB license as a: (1) Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Master Level Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist; or (2) Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker; or (3) Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Mental Health Training track or equivalent mental health experience; or (4) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist.

Must demonstrate competency in the use of technology including computers, various software applications, printers, scanners, telephones, etc. Must also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, to include understanding and application of technology (hardware, software, equipment and processes).

Major Responsibilities:

1. Provides psychotherapy and counseling to patients on an individual, marital, family, and/or group therapy basis in accordance with annual service hour expectations.

2. Performs collaboration and other necessary care management work on patients assigned to him/her.

3. Provides on-call emergency duty as assigned, including scheduled and unscheduled appointments for crisis intervention and making referrals as needed. This includes face-to-face contacts in Hays and ITV/TVC screens/contacts for the Branch Offices. This includes providing informational referral services, hospital clinical consultations, and Medicaid and State Hospital Screens.

Applicants should possess a valid Kansas driver’s license and a good driving record with no alcohol related incidents within the last five years. Must also be able to successfully pass an intensive background check including KBI, DCF Child/Adult abuse check and a drug and alcohol screen. Interested applicants should send their resume, transcript, three professional references and a letter of interest to Gloria Mathis, 208 East 7th Street, Hays, KS 67601. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Our patients are our number one concern, and we are here to exceed their expectations by providing excellent clinical care and premier service. If you share these goals, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about our opening. High Plains Mental Health Center offers an excellent benefit package including a portfolio of health, dental and vision benefits. High Plains Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

High Plains Mental Health Center is a Smoke-Free facility. This includes the use of all tobacco, vaping devices and e-cigarettes