What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICS Clinical Support - COMCARE position at Sedgwick County?
Department : COMCARE
Pay : $73,468.72 annually | This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $5,000 after 60 days of employment if selected applicant meets all policy conditions.
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8.00am-5.00pm with one evening per week
Provide goal-directed, patient-centered, medically necessary individual and family therapy to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their families in order to improve the quality of life and ability to function more successfully in the community as needed. Conduct assessments and provide direct clinical services to SED youth as requested. Provide clinical support to youth in Community Based Services.
Therapy and Assessment Services
- Provide time limited Individual or Group therapy to high risk populations to assist in quick access to therapeutic intervention, utilizing Evidenced-Based practices as needed.
- Conduct risk assessments, complete crisis intervention sessions for patients active in Community Based Services during standard Children’s Services business hours and assist with Integrated Care Specialists problem solving to address patient’s active crisis situations to ensure clinically appropriate intervention is provided, as needed.
- Complete HCBS SED Waiver Initial Clinical Eligibility assessments and Annual Level of Care documentation for patients active in Community Based Services without a COMCARE assigned clinician.
- Complete clinical intake / assessment for youth in situations where completing the intake requires it to be provided at an acute hospital setting or in the youths home due clinically significant concerns.
Treatment Planning and Documentation
Clinical Support
Minimum Qualifications : Master’s Degree or higher. Must be licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LMSW, LMFT, LMLP, LPC, or LP. Employees hired with a temporary license must test for permanent licensure within 90 days of hire. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC / CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.
Preferred Qualifications : 1 year of CMHC / CCBHC experience or direct clinically based service provision. May be clinically licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LCP or LCPC, LCMFT, or LSCSW.
It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.
Salary : $73,469
