School-Based Therapist

Who We Are Pawnee Mental Health is a non‑profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) helping underserved populations in 10 counties here in North‑Central Kansas. We are a vibrant community of passionate people looking for our next teammate – you!

Therapists at Pawnee have the opportunity to earn up to $12,000 per year in bonus pay by meeting their client care expectations and by holding groups. Our total compensation is $100,000+! This includes top tier benefits such as:

• Medical & Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna ($50‑100/month for single coverage)
• Dental Insurance – 100% FREE for employees
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS) – lifetime pension program
• Life insurance up to 150% of annual income and long‑term disability at NO COST
• Paid Holidays – 8 per year
• Generous PTO – 10 hours/month (15 days/year), increasing to 24 days/year after first anniversary
• Paid Medical Leave – 40‑hour bank immediately upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support resources for personal and professional life
• Supplemental benefits – additional life insurance, ambulance transport, short‑term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more

As a school‑based therapist at Pawnee, you will be part of a rapidly growing team providing mental health services to local schools of all ages. This new program meets the increased mental health needs of our student population.

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions in the school setting according to your license
• Actively collaborate with all other members of the health team on behalf of your clients
• Travel will be required to local school districts; travel is fully reimbursed by the company
• Provide expert clinical opinions to other program staff, especially in the community services departments
• Meet direct service, administrative, and clinical documentation requirements

• Maintain continuing education and attend regular training events
• Participate in community events advocating mental health on a voluntary basis
• Complete crisis screens if no crisis program staff are available

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Current, active, unencumbered license as an LPC, LMFT, LMLP, or LMSW (temporary license considered eligible)
• Experience providing therapy services to children under 17
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also being self‑directed and motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent situations
• Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

• Independent clinical license (LCPC, LCMFT, LP, LSCSW)
• 1 year experience providing therapy in the school setting
• Familiarity with school community including MTSS framework and special education

All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Salary

Description:

$68,000 – $78,000 per year

Location:

Manhattan, KS

Pawnee Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will receive equal and equitable consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by law. Any applicant who feels they have experienced discrimination via the PMHS hiring process may file a written complaint at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..