Location: Johnson and Douglas County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level

Midwest Anxiety is seeking licensed mental health professionals to join our Partners as an Individual Therapist in Johnson and Douglas County, Kansas. This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow their practice within a collaborative and forward-thinking private practice environment.

The Individual Therapist will provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and/or adults in alignment with their clinical interests and areas of expertise. Clinicians are encouraged to practice according to their professional training, theoretical orientation, and strengths while maintaining high standards of ethical and professional care.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing individual psychotherapy services

• Developing and implementing treatment plans

• Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation

• Collaborating with parents, schools, or other providers when appropriate

At Midwest Anxiety, we embrace diverse therapeutic models and intentionally support clinicians in cultivating their own clinical voice and professional identity. We believe strong clinicians thrive when given both structure and freedom — and we are committed to fostering an environment that supports both clinical excellence and professional independence.

Services may be delivered in person, via telehealth, or through a hybrid model based on the clinician’s preferences, availability, and client needs.

Location: Johnson and Douglas County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level

Midwest Anxiety is seeking licensed mental health professionals to join our Partners as a Group Therapist. This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow their practice while leading structured, skills-based groups within a collaborative and forward-thinking private practice environment.

The Group Therapist will design and facilitate group therapy services for children, adolescents, and/or adults based on their clinical interests and areas of expertise. Clinicians are encouraged to develop and lead groups that align with their training, theoretical orientation, and strengths while maintaining high standards of ethical and professional care.

Responsibilities Include:

• Designing and facilitating structured group therapy sessions

• Developing group curriculum and content based on clinical focus areas (e.g., anxiety, emotional regulation, social skills, school refusal, performance, etc.)

• Teaching practical, evidence-based skills in a group setting

• Creating a safe, supportive, and engaging group environment

• Managing group dynamics and encouraging participation

• Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation

• Collaborating with parents, schools, or other providers when appropriate

At Midwest Anxiety, we embrace diverse therapeutic models and intentionally support clinicians in cultivating their own clinical voice and professional identity. We believe strong clinicians thrive when given both structure and freedom — and we are committed to fostering an environment that supports both clinical excellence and professional independence.

Group services may be delivered in person, via telehealth, or through a hybrid model based on the clinician’s preferences, availability, and the needs of the population they serve.

Location: Johnson and Douglas County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Fully Kansas licensed clinician eligible to provide independent psychological and psychoeducational evaluations

Midwest Anxiety is seeking a fully licensed clinician to join our Partners as an Assessment Clinician in Johnson and Douglas County, Kansas. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to focus on high-quality assessment work within a collaborative and growth-oriented private practice environment.

The Assessment Clinician will provide comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Evaluations may include diagnostic clarification, ADHD assessments, learning disability evaluations, emotional and behavioral assessments, and other clinically relevant testing services based on the clinician’s training and expertise.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting clinical interviews and gathering collateral information

• Administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized assessment measures

• Preparing comprehensive, clear, and timely evaluation reports

• Providing feedback sessions to clients and families

• Collaborating with referral sources when appropriate

At Midwest Anxiety, we respect diverse assessment models and support clinicians in practicing according to their professional training, theoretical orientation, and clinical strengths. We value thorough, thoughtful evaluations that provide meaningful clarity and actionable recommendations for clients and families.

Services may be delivered in person or through a hybrid model depending on testing requirements and clinician preference.

Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level

Midwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Health Care Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This unique opportunity allows clinicians to collaborate directly with medical teams to provide integrated behavioral health services within medical office settings. This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about early intervention, enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration, and value autonomy within a progressive private practice model. Clinicians are encouraged to practice in alignment with their clinical training, theoretical orientation, and professional strengths.

Location: Johnson and Douglas County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas licensure at the independent clinical level

Midwest Anxiety is seeking a Crisis Intervention Therapist to join our team of Partners. This role is designed for clinicians who are confident working in high-acuity situations and value providing real-time, practical support to individuals and families during moments of crisis.

At Midwest Anxiety, crisis work is not confined to an office. Services are delivered in real-life settings—including homes, schools, medical offices, and community environments—as well as through telehealth when appropriate. The Crisis Intervention Therapist plays a critical role in helping clients stabilize, assess safety, and take meaningful next steps forward.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing acute crisis intervention services for children, adolescents, and adults

• Responding to urgent referrals from community partners, including pediatric and healthcare offices

• Conducting risk assessments, including evaluation of safety related to suicidal ideation, self-harm, or other high-risk behaviors

• Developing and implementing immediate safety plans in collaboration with clients and families

• Providing real-time recommendations to families, medical providers, and other involved systems

• Coordinating care with relevant parties, including schools, physicians, and caregivers (with appropriate consent)

• Documenting services in a timely and clinically appropriate manner

• Determining appropriate level of care and facilitating referrals when needed (e.g., higher level of care, hospitalization, outpatient services)

At Midwest Anxiety, we emphasize practical, skill-based care. Crisis intervention is not only about stabilization.  It is about helping clients and families understand what is happening, regain a sense of control, and take clear, actionable steps forward.

Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior experience competing at the NCAA Division I or professional level

Midwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Sports Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This position is designed for clinicians who bring both high-level athletic experience and clinical expertise to their work. We are looking for professionals who understand the mindset, demands, identity, and pressure that accompany competitive sports and are passionate about integrating mental health care with performance excellence.

The Sports Therapist will provide psychotherapy and performance-based mental skills training to youth, high school, collegiate, and adult athletes. Athletes may represent a range of sports including soccer, basketball, football, baseball, volleyball, running, tennis, and golf. Services will address both emotional wellness and competitive performance, supporting athletes in developing resilience, confidence, focus, and emotional regulation.

Common presenting concerns may include performance anxiety, fear of failure, confidence issues, injury recovery, return-to-play stress, identity challenges, burnout, perfectionism, team dynamics, leadership development, recruiting stress, and balancing academics or career with sport. The therapist will also support athletes experiencing broader mental health concerns such as anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment difficulties, and stress-related symptoms.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment and performance plans, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy, teaching mental performance skills, and collaborating with parents, coaches, trainers, and other professionals when appropriate. Mental skills interventions may include goal setting, visualization, cognitive restructuring, self-talk modification, arousal regulation, mindfulness, and pre-performance routines. Clinicians are expected to maintain ethical standards, appropriate documentation, and clear communication while honoring athlete confidentiality.

This role may include individual therapy, team workshops, group performance sessions, and consultation services. Therapists may provide services in office, on-site at training facilities, or via telehealth, depending on scheduling and athlete needs. Flexibility and initiative are essential, as the clinician will have the opportunity to build and grow a specialized sports caseload within the community.

Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior experience as a school counselor

Midwest Anxiety is seeking licensed mental health professionals to serve as Schools Therapists in Johnson County, Kansas. This role is designed for clinicians who are passionate about helping children, adolescents, families, and schools address the emotional, behavioral, social, and academic challenges that can interfere with a student's ability to function successfully at school.

The Schools Therapist will be part of Midwest Anxiety's broader school-based mental health work, including our School Refusal Program, while also supporting students experiencing a wide range of school-related struggles. The ideal clinician brings both mental health expertise and firsthand knowledge of school systems, allowing them to effectively bridge the gap between the student, family, school personnel, and other treatment providers.

Areas of Focus

Schools Therapists may work with students experiencing:

• School refusal, school avoidance, chronic absenteeism, or frequent tardiness

• Anxiety related to attending school, separating from parents, or entering the classroom

• Depression, low motivation, withdrawal, or difficulty engaging in school

• Emotional dysregulation, frustration intolerance, anger, or behavioral outbursts

• Difficulty following directions, accepting limits, or transitioning between activities

• ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, organization problems, and incomplete schoolwork

• Academic stress, perfectionism, test anxiety, and fear of failure

• Learning-related frustration or difficulty coping with academic expectations

• Social anxiety, difficulty making or maintaining friendships, and feelings of isolation

• Peer conflict, bullying, teasing, exclusion, or difficulty establishing healthy boundaries

• Classroom behavior concerns, impulsivity, disruptive behavior, or difficulty remaining regulated

• Difficulty adjusting to a new school, classroom, grade level, or educational environment

• Family transitions or life stressors that are affecting school performance

• Difficulties returning to school following hospitalization, extended absence, illness, or significant emotional distress

• Parent-child conflict surrounding homework, morning routines, attendance, technology, or school expectations

• Challenges communicating effectively between families and school personnel

School Refusal Program

An important component of this position is participation in Midwest Anxiety's School Refusal Program, which provides structured intervention for children and adolescents experiencing anxiety-related absenteeism, avoidance, tardiness, or difficulty remaining at school.

Schools Therapists help identify the underlying factors contributing to school avoidance and develop individualized plans focused on increasing attendance, reducing avoidance, strengthening coping skills, and gradually helping students return to consistent participation in school.

Interventions may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure-based strategies, behavioral interventions, parent coaching, morning support, school-based interventions, and coordinated reintegration planning.

Responsibilities

Schools Therapists may:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identify emotional, behavioral, family, social, and school-based factors contributing to a student's difficulties.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on the student's specific needs and school environment.

• Provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based interventions for anxiety, emotional regulation, behavior, and school functioning.

• Develop gradual exposure and reintegration plans for students struggling with school refusal or avoidance.

• Help students strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, problem-solving, and self-advocacy.

• Support students with executive functioning, organization, school routines, transitions, and academic stress.

• Coach parents in reducing accommodation, establishing predictable routines, responding effectively to behavioral struggles, and reinforcing appropriate school participation.

• Collaborate directly with school counselors, social workers, psychologists, teachers, administrators, nurses, and other school personnel.

• Attend school meetings when clinically appropriate to help coordinate treatment and educational supports.

• Participate in conversations regarding attendance plans, behavioral supports, school reintegration, classroom strategies, and student accommodations.

• Help improve communication and collaboration between families, schools, therapists, physicians, psychiatrists, and other treatment providers.

• Provide real-time therapeutic intervention when school-related struggles are occurring rather than limiting treatment to discussion after the fact.

• Assist students and families with transitions back to school following extended absences, hospitalization, significant anxiety, or other disruptions.

Therapy Where School Struggles Actually Happen

At Midwest Anxiety, we believe therapy does not always need to happen inside a traditional therapy office. School-related problems often require clinicians to understand what is happening in the student's actual environment.

Depending on clinical need, Schools Therapists may provide services through telehealth, in schools, in the home, in the community, or in other appropriate settings. This allows therapists to observe challenges, collaborate with the people involved, and provide interventions closer to the moment when difficulties are occurring.

For a student struggling to walk into school, remain in class, manage a difficult transition, interact appropriately with peers, regulate emotions, or successfully complete the morning routine, treatment can extend beyond simply talking about the problem in an office.

The goal is to help students successfully attend, participate, regulate, connect, learn, and function within their school environment while helping families and schools work together more effectively.

Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior experience in the restaurant industry

Midwest Anxiety is seeking licensed mental health professionals to serve as a Hospitality Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This innovative position is designed for a clinician who understands the fast-paced, high-pressure nature of restaurant and hospitality environments and is passionate about bringing mental health support directly into the spaces where hospitality professionals work.

The Hospitality Therapist will provide psychotherapy services within restaurant and hospitality settings, offering accessible and culturally relevant mental health care to chefs, servers, bartenders, managers, and support staff. This role recognizes the unique stressors of the industry, including long hours, physical demands, performance pressure, financial unpredictability, substance exposure, and the emotional labor required to consistently deliver high-level guest experiences.

Responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions with hospitality professionals, providing brief on-site consultations, offering crisis support when appropriate, and developing preventive mental wellness strategies tailored to the hospitality workforce. Common presenting concerns may include burnout, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, work-life imbalance, relationship strain, leadership stress, and identity challenges tied to performance culture. The therapist will work collaboratively with restaurant ownership and management to ensure services remain confidential, ethical, and supportive rather than punitive or performance-driven.

In addition to direct services for hospitality staff, the Hospitality Therapist will design and facilitate curated mental health experiences for restaurant guests. These experiences may include guided conversations, wellness-focused events, integrative dining concepts, fireside-style discussions, mental health pop-ups, community storytelling nights, or other creative offerings that normalize and elevate conversations about emotional well-being in community spaces. The therapist will have the opportunity to collaborate with chefs, owners, and event teams to thoughtfully integrate mental health themes into unique dining experiences.

This role requires creativity, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging with diverse audiences in nontraditional therapy settings and can seamlessly shift between clinical depth and accessible public-facing dialogue. Experience in the restaurant industry is essential, as this position calls for cultural fluency and credibility within hospitality environments. The clinician should understand service dynamics, kitchen culture, team hierarchies, and the unique camaraderie and stressors that define the industry.

The Hospitality Therapist may provide services in person at restaurant locations, in private practice settings, or via telehealth, depending on client needs and program structure. This role may also include developing partnerships with local hospitality groups, contributing to community wellness initiatives, and helping build a sustainable mental health model within the restaurant industry in Johnson County.

Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior experience as a performing musician

Midwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Music Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This position is designed for a clinician who brings both professional clinical training and lived experience as a performing musician. We are looking for someone who understands the emotional intensity, creative vulnerability, identity formation, and performance pressures embedded in music culture and is passionate about integrating mental health care into artistic communities.

Musicians and creative individuals often experience unique psychological stressors. These may include performance anxiety, stage fright, perfectionism, comparison within competitive environments, fear of criticism, audition stress, burnout, creative blocks, identity diffusion, inconsistent income, touring fatigue, and the emotional highs and lows tied to public performance and feedback. The Music Therapist will provide specialized psychotherapy services that address both mental health concerns and performance-related challenges in a culturally competent and developmentally appropriate way.

The therapist will provide individual and/or group psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, college students, adult musicians, bands, worship teams, and other creative performers. Services may support young musicians preparing for auditions, recitals, competitions, or live shows, as well as seasoned performers navigating career transitions, artistic burnout, or relational strain within ensembles. The clinician may also work with creative individuals whose mental health challenges impact their ability to perform, create, or sustain motivation.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy, and thoughtfully integrating music-informed approaches when clinically appropriate. Interventions may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for performance anxiety, exposure-based rehearsal strategies, self-talk restructuring, mindfulness and grounding for stage presence, emotional regulation skills, and identity development work. When appropriate and within scope of practice, sessions may incorporate elements such as lyric exploration, songwriting reflection, performance simulation, or discussion of creative process as part of the therapeutic framework.

The Music Therapist may also design and facilitate group workshops focused on performance readiness, resilience in the arts, creative confidence, navigating social media comparison, or balancing artistry with emotional wellness. Collaboration with music teachers, band directors, studio owners, or community arts organizations may occur when appropriate and with proper consent. Maintaining clear ethical boundaries and confidentiality standards is essential.

The ideal candidate has firsthand experience performing in live settings and understands rehearsal dynamics, ensemble culture, audition processes, creative collaboration, and the adrenaline associated with stage performance. They appreciate the intersection of discipline and artistry and believe that sustainable excellence requires psychological health. Strong relational skills, comfort working with both youth and adults, and the ability to engage creative individuals in meaningful dialogue are essential.

Services may be delivered in person, via telehealth, or within community-based creative environments depending on client needs and program structure. The clinician will have the opportunity to build and grow a specialized caseload focused on musicians and creative performers within Johnson County and surrounding communities.

Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior professional experience working in a dental office or dental healthcare setting

Midwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Dental Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This specialized role is designed for a clinician who understands the unique psychological dynamics present within dental settings and is passionate about integrating behavioral health services into oral healthcare environments.

Dental anxiety is one of the most common yet undertreated forms of anxiety, affecting both children and adults. The Dental Therapist will work collaboratively with dental providers and staff to support patients experiencing dental fear, procedural anxiety, avoidance behaviors, sensory sensitivities, trauma-related responses, and phobia-related distress. The goal of this role is to increase patient comfort, improve treatment compliance, and reduce avoidance of necessary dental care through evidence-based mental health interventions.

The Dental Therapist will provide psychotherapy services tailored to individuals struggling with dental-related anxiety as well as broader mental health concerns that impact oral health engagement. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and exposure-based interventions, teaching relaxation and grounding strategies, and supporting gradual desensitization to dental procedures.

In addition to direct patient care, the Dental Therapist may provide consultation to dental teams regarding behavioral strategies for anxious patients, communication approaches for children and sensory-sensitive individuals, and trauma-informed practices within the dental office. The clinician may also assist with developing protocols for high-anxiety cases, preparing patients prior to procedures, and supporting follow-up care after difficult experiences.

This role requires comfort working within a fast-paced medical environment and the ability to collaborate effectively with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff while maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries and confidentiality. The ideal candidate has prior experience working in dental offices and understands office flow, procedural processes, patient apprehension patterns, and the emotional climate of dental care settings.

Common presenting concerns may include dental phobia, panic symptoms, medical trauma, gag reflex anxiety, fear of pain, shame related to oral health, sensory overwhelm, and avoidance behaviors. The therapist may also work with parents to prepare children for appointments and develop behavioral plans that support successful visits.

Services may be delivered in office, in partnership with dental practices, or via telehealth depending on patient needs and program structure. The clinician will have the opportunity to build a specialized niche focused on dental anxiety and integrated behavioral health within oral healthcare environments.

If you are passionate about reducing fear, increasing access to care, and helping patients approach dental treatment with greater confidence and calm, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you.

Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Qualifications: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior dance experience

Midwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Dance Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This specialized role is designed for a clinician who brings both professional mental health training and lived experience in dance. We are seeking someone who understands the physical, emotional, creative, and performance-related demands of dance culture and is passionate about integrating mental health care within the dance community.

Dance environments often emphasize discipline, body awareness, aesthetic standards, performance precision, and competition. While these elements can foster resilience and excellence, they can also contribute to perfectionism, body image concerns, comparison, performance anxiety, burnout, injury-related identity challenges, and pressure from instructors, peers, or families. The Dance Therapist will provide psychotherapy services that address these unique stressors while supporting both emotional wellness and performance sustainability.

The therapist will provide individual and/or group psychotherapy services to child, adolescent, collegiate, and adult dancers across a range of disciplines, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, competition dance, and studio-based programs. Services may address anxiety, depression, eating concerns, body image distress, performance fear, confidence challenges, injury recovery, identity development, social dynamics within teams, and transitions such as auditions or retirement from dance.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy, and incorporating movement-informed or body-based interventions when clinically appropriate. Interventions may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, emotional regulation training, self-talk restructuring, performance visualization, and identity exploration. When appropriate and within scope of practice, therapy may integrate somatic awareness, movement reflection, or discussion of choreography and performance experiences as part of the healing process.

The Dance Therapist may also facilitate workshops or small groups focused on performance readiness, resilience, body respect, injury coping, team dynamics, or navigating competitive environments. Collaboration with studio owners, dance instructors, athletic trainers, and families may occur when clinically appropriate and with proper consent. Clear boundaries, ethical practice, and confidentiality are essential in working within close-knit dance communities.

The ideal candidate has firsthand dance experience and understands rehearsal intensity, audition stress, costume and body expectations, competition culture, and the emotional vulnerability of performing. They value both excellence and well-being and believe dancers can pursue high performance without sacrificing mental health. Strong relational skills, cultural sensitivity within artistic environments, and comfort working with youth and young adults are essential.

Services may be delivered via telehealth or in partnership with dance studios and community spaces depending on client needs and program structure. The clinician will have the opportunity to build and grow a specialized caseload focused on dancers and performing artists within Johnson County and surrounding communities.

Location: Johnson and Douglas County, Kansas
Position Type: Unpaid Internship
Qualifications: Currently enrolled in High School or an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling, business, marketing, communications)

The Intern will gain hands-on experience within a private practice setting focused on anxiety and related disorders. This role is ideal for students interested in psychology, counseling, social work, or related helping professions, as well as students interested in business, marketing, or operations within a mental health practice.

Interns will observe clinical processes (as appropriate), assist with administrative and program development tasks, and support community-based initiatives such as classes, groups, or events.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Assisting with administrative and organizational tasks

• Supporting marketing and outreach efforts

• Helping coordinate classes, groups, or community events

• Observing clinical sessions (when appropriate and with consent)

• Assisting with resource development and psychoeducational materials

• Participating in team meetings and trainings

• Completing special projects aligned with academic goals

Schedule:
Flexible scheduling based on academic commitments and practice needs.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. Academic credit may be available if coordinated with the student’s educational institution.