Overnight Crisis Therapist

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

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!

What We Offer

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.

At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package.

Our total compensation is $100,000+! This includes top tier benefits like:

• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna – prices for single coverage between $50-100/month.
• Dental Insurance: 100% FREE for employees.
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program.
• Other insurances: Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at NO COST.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous PTO: Start earning 10 hours of PTO per month (15 days/year), jumping to 24 days/year on your first anniversary.
• Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave IMMEDIATELY upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
• Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more!
  
  

The Role You Play

As a Crisis Therapist at Pawnee, you'll play a critical role in providing immediate mental health support and crisis interventions to those in need. Based out of our 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit, you'll conduct assessments for clients facing acute mental health challenges, collaborate with law enforcement to de-escalate situations, and connect individuals to vital resources. You'll be part of a supportive, dynamic team, making a meaningful impact every day while building lasting professional connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor client responses.
• Conduct health assessments and document findings accurately.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate clients and families about medications, treatments, and healthy living practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in care planning and client progress reviews.
  
  

At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference!

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or a closely related field. The education degree shall be from an accredited institutional setting.
• Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board of the State of Kansas and able to meet the statutory definition of Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
• Basic personal computer skills required.
  
  

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

Preferred

• State approved QMHP and Case Management Training from KDADs. If not- will be completed at first available opportunity after employment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software preferred
  
  

Salary Description

$37.50/hour