Mental Health Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LPC) - BH Emergency Dept - PRN

Truman Medical Center

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University Health Truman Medical Center Until 9/13/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted July 15, 2026
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Mental Health Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LPC) - BH Emergency Dept - PRN

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

Provides an advanced level of mental health treatment in both individual and group settings. Primary duties include crisis intervention, risk assessment, diagnostic impression utilizing the DSM, short-term stabilization services as well as individual and group therapy. Treatment is provided based upon sound theoretical principles, with knowledge of the special issues and needs of the population served. The incumbent develops treatment strategies to meet the multifaceted needs of a diverse population, with attention to the policies and procedures of the organization, and is expected to interface with both internal and external treatment providers

Minimum Requirements
1. Master’s degree from an accredited program in counseling, psychology, or social work.
2. Staff with a master’s degree in social work are required to have a MO LMSW, MO LCSW, or MO LPC.
3. Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and the process of psychiatric diagnosis. 
4. Must demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of mental health assessment and treatment and have basic research skills. 
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as is the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 
6. Must have organizational and leadership skills. 
7. Must be able to demonstrate good independent judgment, adapt to new duties and work in a changing environment. 
8. If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment. 
9. Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.
10. Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment
 

About this role

Summary

Provides mental health treatment, crisis intervention, and assessments in emergency setting.

Job title

Mental Health Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LPC) - BH Emergency Dept - PRN

Experience level

master's degree level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Kansas City, Missouri; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

psychiatric terminologyDSMmental health assessmenttreatment planningcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

crisis interventionmental health assessmentdiagnostic impressionshort-term stabilizationindividual and group therapy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, MO, USA

Work arrangement unknown City