Outpatient Therapist

KVC is seeking to hire a Therapist who is interested in changing the lives of children and families. This Therapist position will be a part of our Outpatient Department and will be responsible for providing family, individual and/or group therapy to children and families receiving foster care services. A Master's degree and license by the KS BSRB is required along with a minimum of three years' experience providing therapy to children and families. All applicants must also have a valid Driver's License and auto insurance.

KVC Kansas represents one of the strongest and broadest child welfare and behavioral healthcare continuums in the nation. We are responsible for the care of all children who are served by the Kansas Department for Children and Families in the Kansas City Metro and East Regions.

KVC’s clientele represent diverse backgrounds and KVC is seeking to enhance and expand our diversity in order to better serve our clients.

There is a $3,000 Sign on Bonus associated with this offer.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Continue to build a child welfare system that is safe, secure, and stable; family centered, connected to the community and which relies on evidence-based practice
• Provide therapeutic services by facilitating in-home family, individual, and/or group therapy to all referred clients/families
• Complete all credentialing paperwork and be paneled on third party insurance
• Complete and keep current all initial authorizations for services and re-authorizations as needed
• Document all therapy services provided and place the documentation in the clinical charts
• Complete a comprehensive intake evaluation
• Complete both initial and master treatment plans
• Write discharge summaries and ensure that clients are appropriately transitioned to another provider if needed
• Ensure proficiency in crisis intervention
• Offer guidance to involved agencies regarding the nature of diagnosis, treatment implementation and client status
• Be an active participant in all KVC clinical meetings and provide relevant input
• Schedule and participate in psychiatric services for clients as needed
• Act as a liaison to psychiatric hospitalizations for clients when applicable
• Verify insurance authorization as needed to ensure that services provided will be covered
• Submit accurate and timely billing to accounting
• Adhere to and meet the billing requirements set forth in the annual clinical contract

***The Sign on Bonus is only for External applicants only***

KVC provides a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans; nine paid holidays and additional paid time off; 403(b) employee contribution retirement plan and profit-sharing plan; free short and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees and a tuition reimbursement option!

At KVC, you will enjoy a professional and innovative atmosphere focused on serving diverse children and families in Kansas. KVC continually searches for ways to raise the bar in child welfare and enhance the wellbeing of children and families. Our goal is not only short-term safety and permanency, but long-term, lasting success that will support children’s education, health and emotional stability throughout their lives.

Apply now and join our team today!

All applicants must be 21 years of age and pass all applicable background checks. KVC is an equal opportunity employer.