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Mental Health Therapist - Intake and Engagement

Onsite · Kansas City, Missouri
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

The full-time role involves conducting initial interviews to assess service needs and provide psychoeducation. Responsibilities include building community partnerships and delivering advanced mental health treatment in individual and group settings. This position emphasizes relationship-building and flexible autonomy.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Conduct initial interviews to determine service needs and crisis levels
  • 2Provide psychoeducation on mindfulness and coping strategies
  • 3Schedule follow-up sessions for ongoing support
  • 4Coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams
  • 5Perform DSM-based diagnostic assessments
  • 6Deliver crisis intervention and risk assessments
  • 7Maintain detailed clinical handoffs to subsequent providers
  • 8Collaborate with inpatient units and external agencies
  • 9Develop therapeutic plans aligned with client-specific needs
  • 10Utilize advanced therapeutic techniques in diverse settings
  • 11Lead community outreach initiatives for mental health resources

Requirements9

  • 1Master’s degree in counseling psychology social work or related field
  • 2Preferred LCSW LMFT or LPC licensure in Missouri
  • 3Proficiency in psychiatric terminology and diagnostic processes
  • 4Strong research skills and evidence-based practice abilities
  • 5Excellent communication skills for clinical and team interactions
  • 6Demonstrated organizational and leadership capabilities
  • 7Ability to make independent judgments and adapt to change
  • 8Completed required training within established timelines
  • 9Valid driver meeting fleet safety policy requirements

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationKansas City, Missouri

Required Skills

PsychoeducationCrisis InterventionRisk AssessmentDiagnostic ImpressionIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyDischarge PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsIndependent JudgmentLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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