A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
Join our team as a Outpatient Therapist! KVC Kansas | Full-Time | Topeka, KS Outpatient Therapists provide therapy to children and their families in order to facilitate and/or maintain timely permanent placements. Hybrid work schedule, 3 days in office required. $3,000 sign on bonus for new employees! The sign-on bonus is available only to candidates who are new to the company. Current employees, including internal transfers from other departments or business units, are not eligible.
Education and experience requirements:
Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW), family therapy (LMFT & LCMFT), counseling (LPC & LCPC) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) from an accredited institution Minimum of one year supervised experience in providing individual, family and group therapy to children and/or adolescents. Documented course work in child/adolescent development and individual, family and group counseling. Requires Intermediate computerskills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email
Licensure & Certifications:
Licensure with the BSRB Valid driver s license and auto insurance required. All KVC Kansas employees must be at least 21 years of age.
What you will do:
Clinical Therapy & Support:
Provide home-based individual, group, and family therapy using a strengths-based approach to meet client goals.
Crisis & Safety Management:
Deliver on-call crisis intervention and assist team units with safety planning and specialized clinical interventions.
Consultation & Advocacy:
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, provide staff consultation, and offer professional testimony in court hearings.
Collaboration & Partnership:
Maintain proactive communication with DCF and courts while participating in all required team and external meetings.
Documentation & Compliance:
Ensure timely documentation of all client contact and complete mandatory annual in-service trainings.
Field Travel:
Perform extensive driving to provide community-based services, maintaining a valid license and auto insurance. Why Choose KVC? 🌟 Top 1% of Employers Nationwide KVC boasts an impressive 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed , reflecting a culture where employees feel valued and supported. 🌟 Outstanding Benefits Enjoy company-paid clinical supervision, CEU-eligible in-house training, generous PTO, parental leave, health benefits, 403(b) with company match, and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 . 🌟 Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture We invest in you through talent development and wellness benefits. Your wellbeing matters. 🌟 Meaningful Impact Join a team dedicated to strengthening families and transforming child welfare systems. KVC Kansas is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 13,000 children and adults each year. Our team of professionals provides family strengthening and preventative services , parent training , foster care case management, family reunification services , foster family recruitment and support , adoption , aftercare , outpatient therapy and more. At KVC, you ll belong to a close-knit team and feel the deep sense of meaning that comes from providing life-changing help to children and families. Join a values-driven team that is passionate about transforming people s experience of child welfare and mental health services- apply today!
