Behavioral Health Therapist

Your future role at a glance Location: Wichita, KS Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph Specialty: Behavioral Health Schedule: Days | PRN Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources How you’ll make an impact in this role Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments to evaluate patients psychosocial status, clinical needs, and risk factors upon admission. Formulate accurate clinical diagnoses utilizing advanced clinical knowledge and standardized diagnostic criteria. Develop, implement, and update individualized, goal‑oriented treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Provide high‑quality clinical interventions, including individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy as applicable. Partner actively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure cohesive, holistic patient care. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required: Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Psychologist credentialed from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Social Worker credentialed from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: Master's degree required. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here ( for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr