Pawnee Mental Health Services
School-Based Therapist
Pawnee Mental Health Services, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506
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. 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
The Role You Play 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.
Responsibilities Day‑to‑Day
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
Other Duties as Assigned
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
Qualifications
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
Preferred
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://www.pawnee.org/our-commitment-to-you.cfm.
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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. 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
The Role You Play 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.
Responsibilities Day‑to‑Day
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
Other Duties as Assigned
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
Qualifications
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
Preferred
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://www.pawnee.org/our-commitment-to-you.cfm.
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