Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist – Leavenworth, KS | Inpatient Psychiatric Facility

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a dedicated team? Join a leading facility in Leavenworth, Kansas, as a Mental Health Therapist and enjoy a supportive work environment, excellent pay rate, and meaningful contribution to inmate mental health care. This position offers 8-hour day shifts, with flexible weekend coverage, and a 13-week initial assignment with potential for extension.

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Quick Facts

• Location: Leavenworth, KS
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date/Duration: 01/17/2027
• Shift: Days, 8 hours (both weekdays and weekends)
• Hours/Week: 40 hours guaranteed
• Employment Type: Contract (14-week initial)
• Licensure/Certs: KS LSCSW or LCPC required
• Experience: Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $56.95/hour
• Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)
• Robust Referral Bonus Program
• Licensure, Certification, Travel, and Reimbursements when applicable
• Paid sick time per applicable laws
• Dedicated 24/7 support team throughout assignment

What You’ll Do

• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments of inmates through record review and clinical interviews
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on clinical needs
• Provide mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support
• Document assessments, treatments, and progress notes accurately in health records
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure quality care delivery
• Address inmate mental health needs with professionalism and empathy

What You Need

• Active KS LSCSW or LCPC license
• Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred
• Ability to perform assessments and deliver interventions in a correctional or inpatient setting
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• US citizenship required for ICE clearance (expedited process in place; clearance takes 4-6 weeks)
• Open availability for scheduled shifts, including weekends

About the Assignment
Join a highly regarded inpatient psychiatric unit dedicated to providing mental health services to inmates. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a secure environment, delivering assessments, crisis interventions, and ongoing treatment plans aligned with the facility’s mission of inmate care and safety. The assignment is full-time, day shifts, with a supportive team committed to your success.

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