Hospital Therapist

SLH Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

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Crittenton Children's Center Elm Ave Until 8/22/2026 0+ years exp First posted June 20, 2026 Last posted June 20, 2026
Job description

Job Description​

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity where you can improve the lives of children?

We are currently seeking a full-time, evening shift clinician for the Intake Department.   General roles and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

  • Monday – Friday schedule, 4pm - midnight
  • able to assist Hospital Therapy team by providing occasional individual, group and family therapies - as well as case management services
  • recommends and implements general therapeutic interventions both for individual clients and for overall program development
  • functions as the therapist for patients and families with the psychiatrist as clinical team leader
  • additional cross training/work functions in the area of Utilization Management, including completion of certifications with insurance for hospital stays
  • conducting clinical interviews and recommending to patients and family levels of care consistent with presenting treatment needs
  • plan arrangements for aftercare, including safety planning
  • Licensure required (PLPC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW for the State of MO)
  • Assists the Intake Manager in the planning coordination and evaluation of all the daily activities of the Intake Department which can additionally include triage of emergency and non emergency calls verifying and conducting intake assessments.

Why Saint Luke’s?

  • We believe in work/life balance
  • We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve
  • We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard
  • We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Provisional License - Various

Master's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Evening (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Provide therapy and case management for children in hospital, ensure care planning and assessments.

Job title

Hospital Therapist

Experience level

less than 1 year

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensure MO (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)clinical interviewscase managementtherapeutic interventions

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

therapyclinicalchildfamily
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site