What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker position at City of Hutchinson?
Be at the forefront of innovation with the City of Hutchinson! We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking opportunity to join the City of Hutchinson team in a brand-new position that marks a first across local governments in Kansas. As an LSCSW, you'll have the unique chance to develop pivotal mental health support services tailored to our heroic first responders.
Role Highlights:
- Innovative Support for Heroes: Provide specialized mental health services to police officers, firefighters, and emergency dispatch personnel.
- Empower Through Counseling: Deliver confidential counseling and crisis intervention aimed at enhancing the mental resilience of those who protect and serve.
- Be a Trailblazer: Lead and shape wellness strategies within law enforcement and emergency services, establishing a statewide model.
Essential Functions:
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Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis
- Assess and diagnose conditions such as PTSD and occupational stress to formulate effective treatment plans.
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Therapeutic Interventions
- Utilize evidence-based treatments to provide individual and group therapy aimed at trauma processing and emotional regulation.
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Crisis Management
- Spearhead immediate interventions in critical situations and health debriefings to support first responders.
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Education & Community Engagement
- Conduct workshops and create resource materials to promote mental health awareness amongst first responders and their families.
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Collaborative Consulting
- Provide guidance to department leaders on policies and initiatives to bolster mental health literacy and support.
Why You Should Apply:
- Pioneering Opportunity: Shape the future of public service mental health support in Kansas.
- Impact-Driven Work: Make a tangible difference in the lives of first responders and the community.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dynamic teams within the Police, Fire, and Communications departments.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field.
- Active LSCSW certification in Kansas.
- Preferred training in trauma-specific therapies like EMDR or ART
Join us in making a lasting impact on those who tirelessly serve our community. Help us create a legacy of wellness and resilience. Apply today and become a pivotal part of our team.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including dental, health, and vision insurance, KPERS retirement, life insurance, and more.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid vacation and sick leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Employee Assistance Programs: Access resources to support your well-being both in and out of the workplace.
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts: Medical & Dependent Care
- Retirement: KPERS & 457 Retirement Savings Plan
- Insured Disability
- Life Insurance & Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Vacation Leave, Sick Leave & City Designated Holidays
The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.
City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
All employees will be asked to consent to background and drug screening prior to starting employment.
Salary : $86,840 - $97,677
