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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.
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.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSCC
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| Employer: |
VieMed Healthcare Staffing
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| Post Date: |
Sep 30, 2026 |
| Profession: |
Therapy |
| Job Type: |
Other |
| Specialty: |
None |
| Location: |
Kansas - Leavenworth |
| Job Reference: |
69573 |
| Contact Details: |
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