Top 25 Behavioral specialist Jobs in Topeka Ks

Therapist - Youth Crisis
Family Service & Guidance Center —Topeka, KS
- $72,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- LMFT
- Clean driving record
- Doctoral degree
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Crisis Care Specialist - CIC
Astra Mental Health and Recovery —Topeka, KS
- From $20.67 an hour
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
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Human Services Counselor
State of Kansas - Dept for Children and Families —Shawnee County, KS
- $24.11 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LSCSW or LCPC or LMFT
Oak Street Health —Topeka, KS
- $54,095 - $129,615 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Behavior Technician (Topeka, KS)
Integrated Behavioral Technologies, Inc. —Topeka, KS
- $15 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Nursing
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Behavioral Health Specialist - Housing
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $18.75 - $22.32 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Computer literacy
- Adults
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Child Protection Specialist-217297
Kansas Department for Children and Families —Lawrence, KS
- $51,727.50 - $54,450.00 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- LMFT
- Hospital
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Crisis Support Specialist - Wed - Sat 5p-3a
Healthsource Integrated Solutions Inc —Topeka, KS
- $21.75 - $23.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
- Clinic experience
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Peer Behavioral Health Specialist PT
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $18.75 - $22.32 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Adults
- Driver's License
Behavioral Health Specialist Days - Treatment & Recovery Center
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $18.75 - $22.32 an hour
- Part-time
- Current TB test
- Patient monitoring
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Child Protection Specialist
State of Kansas - Dept for Children and Families —Shawnee County, KS
- $24.86 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- LMFT
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Behavioral Health Specialist - Nights- Treatment & Recovery Center
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $18.75 - $22.32 an hour
- Part-time
- Current TB test
- Computer literacy
- Urgent Care
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Behavioral Health Specialist - Part Time - Community Based Services
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $18.75 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Social Work
Behavioral Health Specialist - Child and Families
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $18.75 - $22.32 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Peer Support Specialist - Treatment & Recovery Center
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $18.75 - $22.32 an hour
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Urgent Care
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Mobile Response Team Crisis Specialist PRN Overnight
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $75 a day
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
Child and Family Clinical Therapist
Heartland Community Health Center —Lawrence, KS
- $75,800 - $92,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- HIPAA
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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Residential Overnight Program Supervisor - Housing
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $48,360 - $60,000 a year
- Overnight shift
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Licensed Clinical Therapist - Behavioral Health - FT - Day
Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc. —Topeka, KS
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Psychiatry
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Evening Remote Acute Care Psychiatrist
Array Behavioral Care —United States
- $150 - $195 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Psychiatry
- BC/BE
- Inpatient
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Therapist - Youth Crisis

Family Service & Guidance Center -
Topeka, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,000 a year

Qualifications

Driver's License
Experience working with individuals with trauma-related disorders
Driving

Full Job Description

Department: Youth Crisis Services

Job Status: Full time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Clinical Manager of YCRC

Positions Supervised: None

Amount of Travel Required: minimal

Work Schedule: variable; includes evenings, weekends, and holidays if part of 24/7 crisis coverage rotation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Crisis Therapist provides rapid assessment, intervention, and stabilization services for individuals of all ages, with an emphasis on youth, experiencing a mental health, substance use or behavioral crisis.
This position functions as part of Astra Mental Health and Recovery’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), ensuring access to 24/7 crisis care in alignment with CCBHC standards.

The Crisis Therapist collaborates with Astra’s multidisciplinary crisis team—including mobile crisis responders, case managers, peer specialists, medical staff, and law enforcement partners—to provide trauma-informed, person-centered support that promotes safety, de-escalation, and continuity of care.

The Crisis Therapist plays a key role in ensuring individuals are connected promptly to ongoing services, supports, and community resources following stabilization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct timely crisis assessments, including risk of harm, lethality, and psychosocial evaluation for individuals in acute distress.
Provide mobile, community-based, and on-site crisis response in homes, emergency departments, and other community settings as needed.
Implement evidence-based de-escalation and stabilization interventions, ensuring safety of the individual served and others involved.
Develop and document safety and crisis stabilization/safety plans in collaboration with the individual and support system.
Facilitate warm hand-offs and referrals to appropriate ongoing services within Astra or external community partners.
Provide brief, solution-focused therapy or crisis counseling to assist with immediate stabilization and transition.
Collaborate closely with Astra’s Access Team, Recovery Services, and inpatient or emergency partners to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation in Astra’s electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with CCBHC, Medicaid, and agency standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary crisis case reviews, clinical supervision, and ongoing team training.
Contribute to quality improvement and outcome monitoring activities related to crisis response and stabilization.
Model Astra’s trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive approach in all interactions.
Support Astra’s mission and the CCBHC values of Access, Comprehensive Care, Excellent Outcomes, and Sustainability.
Other duties as assigned and within scope of training and licensure.

Other Duties

Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence
Approach interactions with individuals served and colleagues with a trauma sensitive lens
Acts as an ambassador of the agency in the community setting, which may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
Support and actively promote the vision and mission of the agency and the philosophy of the strengths perspective
Completes required trainings
Other duties as assigned, as qualified and trained for.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Licensure:

Master’s or Doctoral degree in a recognized behavioral health discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy).
Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Kansas as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), including LSCSW, LCP, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or associated provisional license.
Must successfully pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Central Registry, and any other required background checks.
Must maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license, good driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Experience:

Minimum of two years’ experience in youth behavioral health or crisis services preferred.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments, crisis stabilization, and de-escalation across the lifespan.
Familiarity with trauma-informed crisis intervention, community collaboration, and co-responder , mobile responder models.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

Crisis intervention theory, suicide prevention, and stabilization models.
CCBHC standards for 24/7 crisis access and mobile response.
Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care principles.
Behavioral health diagnostic criteria and risk assessment tools.
Local behavioral health and emergency response resources.

Skills

Proficiency in rapid clinical assessment, formulation, and safety planning.
Strong communication and documentation skills, including timely EHR completion.
Ability to deliver brief, solution-focused, or crisis-stabilization therapy.
Skill in de-escalation, motivational interviewing, and family engagement.
Competence in collaboration with multidisciplinary and community response partners.

Abilities

Respond calmly and effectively to high-stress, emotionally charged situations.
Engage compassionately with individuals and families in crisis using a trauma-sensitive lens.
Maintain sound judgment, boundaries, and ethical standards under pressure.
Work flexible hours and travel within the community as part of the crisis rotation.
Demonstrate commitment to Astra’s mission, CCBHC principles, and continuous quality improvement.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, or drive for extended periods during mobile response or assessments.
Fine motor coordination sufficient for documentation and use of mobile technology.
Occasional lifting or moving of materials up to 25 lbs.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess safety and observe individual behavior.
May require approved crisis-intervention techniques (e.g., MAB, SafeClinch) during de-escalation.

[PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (F)

Walk (F) 11 – 20 lbs. (O)

Sit (F) 21 – 50 lbs. (O)

Manually Manipulate (O) 51 – 100 lbs. (O)

Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (O)

Reach Above Shoulder (O)

Climb (O) Push/Pull

Crawl (N) 12 lbs. or less (F)

Squat or Kneel (O) 26- 40 lbs. (O)

Bend (F) 41 – 100 lbs. (N)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

none

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Crisis Therapists provide services in a variety of settings including Astra clinics, homes, hospitals, schools, and community locations. The role involves mobile response, exposure to unpredictable situations, and regular collaboration with law enforcement and emergency partners.

The environment can be fast-paced and emotionally intense, requiring adaptability, professionalism, and a calm trauma-informed presence. This position embodies Astra’s commitment to accessible, integrated crisis care across the lifespan in accordance with CCBHC standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pay: $72,000.00 per year

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