Therapist – Young Adult Intervention

Description

Therapist – Young Adult Team (Coordinated Specialty Care)

Make a Difference Early. Help Young Adults Build a Brighter Future.

Are you passionate about helping young people navigate mental health challenges and build meaningful, fulfilling lives? Wyandot Behavioral Health Network is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our Young Adult Team, providing specialized services to individuals ages 15–36 experiencing first-episode psychosis.

This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on early intervention, individualized treatment, and long-term recovery. You will work directly with young adults and their families, helping clients understand and manage symptoms, develop coping skills, establish personal goals, and build confidence in their ability to thrive in their communities.

Our approach is person-centered, recovery-oriented, and grounded in evidence-based practices. If you enjoy building meaningful relationships, thinking creatively, and helping individuals discover their strengths and potential, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Provide individualized, evidence-based therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and other specialized interventions.
• Build trusting relationships with young adults and support them in developing personalized recovery goals.
• Help clients develop coping strategies, resilience, and skills to manage distressing symptoms and improve daily functioning.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team to coordinate individualized treatment and support.
• Provide community-based services that encourage independence, social connection, and active participation in the community.
• Partner with families and loved ones by providing education, guidance, and skill-building support.
• Help clients and families better understand psychosis while respecting individual beliefs, cultural backgrounds, and personal experiences.
• Complete clinical assessments to determine diagnostic needs and program appropriateness.
• Coordinate care with community partners, service providers, and internal crisis response teams.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Contribute clinical insight and ideas to support program development and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Education & Licensure

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, or a related human services field.
• Current Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board licensure or credentials meeting Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A genuine commitment to helping young adults experiencing mental health challenges.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented and person-centered treatment approaches.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices for psychosis is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to learn and apply specialized interventions, including CBTp.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative, individualized treatment strategies.
• Ability to engage clients and families while respecting cultural differences and individual experiences.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and care coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Ability to safely perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of required criminal background and Kansas Child Abuse/Neglect Registry checks.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required.

Work Location & Travel

• Based at our Young Adult Building location.
• This is a community-based position requiring travel to other agency locations and community settings.
• May include transporting clients as part of service delivery.
• Must maintain a valid, non-suspended driver's license, dependable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and be willing to provide vehicle inspection documentation when requested.

Why Join Wyandot Behavioral Health Network?

Be part of a team that believes early intervention, compassionate care, and individualized support can change lives. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections, use your clinical skills in creative ways, and help young adults take important steps toward independence and recovery.

Your work can make a difference at a critical time in someone's life. Join our team and help create opportunities for a healthier future.