Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Kansas City are concentrated in Midtown, the Country Club Plaza corridor, and the Independence and Overland Park border areas, across community mental health centers, hospital systems, and outpatient practices. Employers hiring right now include University Health KC, KC CARE Health Center, and Saint Luke's. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Top employerUniversity Health KC
Top credentialBachelor of Science
Companies hiring6

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University Health KC
Operations Coordinator - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p)
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University Health KC
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Operations Coordinator - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p)
University Health KC
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health - Contract - Nights
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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Added 1w ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health - Contract - Nights
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Kansas City, Missouri
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$46.5 - $54.75/hr
1,001-5,000

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Saint Luke's
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Behavioral Health
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Saint Luke's
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Registered Nurse - Pediatric Behavioral Health
Saint Luke's
Kansas City, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPI Certification
10,000+

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Heartland ABA
Behavioral Health Technician: RBT Training Sponsored
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Heartland ABA
Added 2w ago
Behavioral Health Technician: RBT Training Sponsored
Heartland ABA
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$20 - $26/hr
51-200

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Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in Kansas City

Who's Hiring

  • University Health KC
    University Health KC91
  • KC CARE Health Center
    KC CARE Health Center12
  • Saint Luke's
    Saint Luke's6
  • Heartland ABA
    Heartland ABA6
  • Burrell Behavioral Health
    Burrell Behavioral Health6

Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Kansas City: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a behavioral health therapist job in Kansas City?

The strongest entry point in Kansas City is community mental health centers, which hire consistently across Midtown, the East Side, and the Eastgate corridor. Hospital systems anchored in the medical district and large outpatient group practices in Overland Park and Lee's Summit also post regularly. Candidates with a specialty in trauma, substance use, or dual-diagnosis move faster in this market, and bilingual Spanish fluency is a notable advantage given the city's caseload demographics.

Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Kansas City?

Employers hiring behavioral health therapists in Kansas City right now include University Health KC, KC CARE Health Center, and Saint Luke's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas City's hiring mix leans heavily toward integrated health systems, community behavioral health agencies, and multisite outpatient group practices with locations on both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro.

How can I get a behavioral health therapist job in Kansas City with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Kansas City is a case manager or behavioral health technician role at one of the metro's community mental health centers, which regularly hire candidates working toward licensure. Federally Qualified Health Centers and county-contracted agencies in Jackson and Wyandotte counties often accept pre-licensed clinicians under supervision. Completing a supervised internship at a Kansas City agency before graduation significantly shortens the time to a full therapist offer.

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