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PRN Behavioral Health Therapist

The University of Kansas Health System·Overland Park, Kansas

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The PRN Behavioral Health Therapist assesses patients' problems, develops treatment plans, and monitors progress toward treatment goals. They also facilitate therapy sessions and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Position Title

PRN Behavioral Health Therapist

Marillac Campus

Position Summary: / Career interest:

The PRN Behavioral Health Therapist provides professional therapy services, including individual, group, and family therapies. This position collects and evaluates a patient's biopsychosocial history and consults with the multidisciplinary team and patient/family throughout the hospitalization. The Behavioral Health Therapist develops treatment plans and monitors patient's progress toward treatment goals.

Responsibilities

  • and Essential Job Functions
  • Assesses patient’s problems by collecting and evaluating a detailed biopsychosocial history and consulting with the multidisciplinary team and patient/family throughout the hospitalization.
  • Develops patient treatment plan by establishing treatment goals and objectives with the patent/family and through consultation with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Facilitates the implementation of the treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment methodologies.
  • Schedules and completes individual, group, and/or family therapy daily. Monitors the patient’s progress toward treatment goals.
  • Assures quality service for patients by enforcing rules, regulations, and legal requirements with patients including timely, confidential documentation of significant events and clinical interactions in the electronic health record.
  • Maintains health system credibility by establishing working relationships with sponsoring, advisory, and related service agencies.
  • Promotes the health system by ensuring an understanding of program services available for patients; publicizes activities and accomplishments.
  • Provides a clinical experience for interns by negotiating learning objectives; supervises practice and caseload management, teaching theory and its application; evaluates skills and personal and professional growth, ensuring identification with the profession.
  • Maintains current licensure and practices within the scope of licensure.
  • Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position by participating in workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
  • Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice.
  • Follows policies, procedures and standards; adheres to a professional code of ethics. Assumes responsibility for the risk and safety issues associated with the position.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
  • Required Education and Experience
  • High School Graduate
  • Master's Degree Master's Degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
  • 1 or more years of related experience
  • Required Licensure and Certification
  • Licensed Psychologist (LP) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences
  • Licensed Masters Social Worker(LMSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences
  • Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences
  • Master's level licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counsel (LPC) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Master's Level Psychologist (LMLP)
  • Preferred Licensure and Certification
  • Master's level Addiction licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Licensed Master's Addiction Counselor or Licensed Clinical Addiction Counsel (LMAC or LCAC)
  • Clinical Licensure (LCPC, LSCSW, LCMFT, or LCP)
  • Required Language Skills
  • Fluent English - Read, write and speak.
  • Knowledge Requirements
  • Strong verbal and writing skills.
  • Computer literate and high knowledge of various computer software programs.
  • Ability to engage clients and families.

Time type

Job requisition id

R-43129

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion [https://jobs.kansashealthsystem.com/diversity-equality-and-inclusion].

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf [https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/38901/cms/health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf] and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's Degree in a relevant field and at least one year of related experience. Licensure as a psychologist, therapist, or counselor is required.

  • high school
  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Documentation
  • Problem Solving
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Collaboration
  • Client Engagement
  • Supervision
  • Treatment Planning
  • Group Therapy
  • Ethics
  • Professional Development
  • Clinical Competence
  • Family Therapy
  • Therapy
  • Biopsychosocial Assessment

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Overland Park, Kansas
Posted
Mar 27, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

The University of Kansas Health System

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education....

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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In Kansas, PRN behavioral health therapist roles often draw steady interest because facilities need flexible coverage for inpatient, outpatient, or crisis-support settings. Competition usually centers on licensure, relevant experience, and comfort with variable schedules. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your master’s degree, one year of related experience, and active psychologist, therapist, or counselor licensure before applying.

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