Crisis Therapist | 37 Days Off | Community Mental Health
Full Time | Crisis Intervention | Behavioral Health

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Crisis Therapist in Emporia, Kansas.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Outpatient and community-based behavioral health role focused on emergency mental health and crisis intervention services
• Conduct crisis evaluations, intake assessments, and care coordination for clients across all age groups
• Collaborate with hospitals, community agencies, and interdisciplinary crisis teams to support continuity of care
• Opportunity to provide meaningful mental health support while maintaining autonomy in clinical decision-making
• Emporia location offering a stable community environment with strong behavioral health support systems

COMPENSATION
• Base Salary: $75,609 – $85,213 depending on experience and licensure

SCHEDULE
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Full-time 40-hour work week
• Work across two nearby office locations

ROLE
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency behavioral health assessments
• Conduct intake evaluations and determine appropriate treatment recommendations
• Coordinate care with hospitals, law enforcement, schools, and community organizations
• Maintain timely EMR documentation and clinical records
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case collaboration
• Support clients experiencing acute behavioral health crises across multiple care settings

ENVIRONMENT
• Community behavioral health setting
• Strong interdisciplinary team support
• Clinical supervision provided
• Administrative and EMR support available
• Mission-driven behavioral health organization

BENEFITS
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
• Two medical insurance plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 24 PTO days in year one
• 27 PTO days in year two
• 33 PTO days in year five
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education covered
• Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Annual merit increases

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology REQUIRED
• Active Kansas licensure as LMFT, LCMFT, LMLP, LCP, LP, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LSCSW REQUIRED
• Crisis intervention and behavioral health assessment experience preferred
• Strong documentation and communication skills REQUIRED
• Comfortable working with clients across all age groups REQUIRED
• Team-based and community-focused clinical mindset REQUIRED

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.