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, Beacon Mental Health, and Embark Behavioral Health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles92
Top employerUniversity Health KC
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring5

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University Health KC
Associate Administrator of BH Nursing - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p)
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University Health KC
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Associate Administrator of BH Nursing - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p)
University Health KC
Kansas City, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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University Health KC
Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Days (3 days per week, 7:00a - 7:30p) - TMC
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University Health KC
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Days (3 days per week, 7:00a - 7:30p) - TMC
University Health KC
Kansas City, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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University Health KC
Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Days (3 days per week, 6:45a - 7:15p) - Lakewood
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University Health KC
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Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Days (3 days per week, 6:45a - 7:15p) - Lakewood
University Health KC
Kansas City, Missouri
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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University Health KC
Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Nights (3 nights per week) - LW
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University Health KC
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Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Nights (3 nights per week) - LW
University Health KC
Kansas City, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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University Health KC
Nurse Care Manager; Behavioral Health - University Health Kansas City
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University Health KC
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Nurse Care Manager; Behavioral Health - University Health Kansas City
University Health KC
Kansas City, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in Kansas City

Who's Hiring

  • University Health KC
    University Health KC77
  • Beacon Mental Health
    Beacon Mental Health4
  • Embark Behavioral Health
    Embark Behavioral Health4
  • Burrell Behavioral Health
    Burrell Behavioral Health4
  • Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
    Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

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, Beacon Mental Health, and Embark Behavioral Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.

Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Kansas City?

Yes, though the role is largely clinical and most positions require in-person or hybrid presence at a Kansas City-area site. About 0% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Kansas City are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote positions concentrated in telehealth-focused outpatient practices and employee assistance program providers.

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.

Which industries hire the most behavioral health therapists in Kansas City?

The sectors hiring the most behavioral health therapists in Kansas City are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas City's concentration of integrated hospital networks, community health systems, and school-based mental health programs across the metro drives steady demand across all of those sectors.

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