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Explore meaningful paths in care, education and community support. Whether you’re just starting your journey or advancing your education, there’s a place for you in Kansas’ growing behavioral health workforce.

Critical Need Career Pathways
Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health disorders using therapy, medication management and advanced clinical care.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric nurse practitioners assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions, often providing therapy and prescribing medications.

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

Clinical social workers provide therapy, crisis intervention and case planning in community, clinical and healthcare settings.

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Professional counselors deliver mental health therapy, assessment and support for individuals, families and groups.

Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor

Addiction counselors assess and treat substance use disorders through counseling, recovery planning and supportive services.

Psychologist

Psychologists provide advanced mental health assessment, psychotherapy and psychological testing across diverse populations.

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral health technicians support clinicians by providing direct care, observation and daily support to clients in treatment settings.

Peer Support Specialist

Peer support specialists use their lived experience with recovery to provide mentoring, advocacy and emotional support to others navigating behavioral health challenges.

Additional Career Pathways

School Social Worker

School Counselor

School Psychologist

Behavior Interventionist

Behavior Technician

MTSS / SEL Coordinator

Crisis Response Specialist

Mobile Crisis Clinician

Intake & Assessment Clinician

Community Support Worker

Rehabilitation Specialist

Supported Employment Specialist

Housing Specialist

SUD Case Manager

Detox Technician

Withdrawal Management Technician

Recovery Coach

Peer Recovery Specialist

Medication-Assisted Treatment Coordinator

Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Psychiatric Mental Health Technician

Behavioral Health Case Manager

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Psychiatric/Mental Health

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Forensic Mental Health Clinician

Jail Diversion Specialist

Co-Responder

Re-Entry Social Worker

Re-Entry Case Manager

Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Specialist

Behavior Analyst

Assistant Behavior Analyst

Registered Behavior Technician

Developmental Disability Case Manager

Early Intervention Specialist

Geriatric Mental Health Specialist

Memory Care Behavioral Support Specialist

Adult Protective Services Specialist

Prevention Specialist

Community Health Worker

Health Educator

Crisis Hotline Specialist

Behavioral Health Program Manager

Behavioral Health Quality & Compliance Specialist

Clinical Supervisor

Care Coordinator

School-Based Wraparound Specialist

Family Support Worker

Community Engagement Specialist

Integrated Care Navigator

Mental Health Outreach Worker

Youth Behavioral Health Specialist

Crisis Stabilization Aide

Residential Support Specialist

Peer Bridger

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