Integrated Care Team Specialist - COMCARE

Department :    COMCARE

Pay :     $24.63 per hour | This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,500 after 60 days of employment if selected applicant meets all policy conditions.

Work Schedule : Varied Hours

In a team environment, provide face to face crisis intervention in the community to those experiencing a behavioral health crisis.  Will assist the Integrated Care Teams (ICT 2-5) Clinician by responding to all appropriate CRS requests in a timely manner, deploying as a team with the Wichita Police Department (WPD) to incidents where the services of a behavioral health professional may be more effective in addressing the incident.   In addition, answering emergency calls for service requests with a suspected or confirmed mental health crisis component.  Assess current level of dangerousness for patients who report a psychiatric crisis, provide crisis case management services applying Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) practices as needed, and support suicide prevention efforts in the community while upholding the mission and vision of COMCARE of Sedgwick County.

Direct Service

• Participate in all appropriate ICT 2-5 calls in person, accompanying and assisting the ICT 2-5 team members.
• Assess current level of dangerousness for patients using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale. Will also use an evidenced based triage system for level of response / engagement for de-escalation and safety planning.
• Engage patients using evidence-based practices to support de-escalation and safety planning.
• Make appropriate referrals to other agencies, programs, or departments as required.
• Contact service providers to request and arrange services; coordinate and monitor services rendered.
• Create and initiate plans to ensure patients attend mental health appointments.
• Support the clinical staff in the community by assisting with Mobile Crisis Unit requests.
• Transport patients to the hospital when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Documentation

General Administrative Duties

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree.  If no degree is present, applicant may substitute each one year of experience for one year of education. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and meet driver qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County’s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy.  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 and training provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.

Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in a human services field. Two years of case management experience in a mental health setting.

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.

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