What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Clinician Community-Based - 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, varies, with some evening hours.
Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .
Provide goal-directed, patient-centered, medically necessary individual and family therapy to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their families to improve their quality of life and ability to function more successfully in the community.
Service Provision Therapy and Assessment Services
Individual therapy using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being.
Intake/assessment to include history, presenting problems and diagnoses using DSM-V TR criteria.
Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of patients.
Initiate outreach to increase engagement.
Drive to various work locations within Sedgwick County; inclauding schools within USD 259, EmberHope, and Children’s Community Services Clinic.
Conducting group therapy, as appropriate
Treatment Planning
Prepare quality treatment plans in collaboration with patient and/or guardian, additional treatment team and community partners.
Facilitate or collaborate in review, updates, and progress on goals with Treatment Plan coordinator or other member of the treatment team.
Documentation
Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed therapy, and patient response to treatment within prescribed timelines.
Complete Notes for Record, Precautions statements and authorizations for release of records, releases of information, safety documents and other documentation as required and/or recommended.
Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record.
Enter AIMS data as needed.
Completes discharge summary when closing to therapy services.
Completes court reports or treatment summaries within required timelines as set by the entity
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree. 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 have access to a personal passenger vehicle to complete the driving duties of the position. 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, DCF adult abuse registry, KDADS Nurse Registry Check, National Sex Offender Registry Check, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.
Preferred Qualifications: May be clinically licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LCP or LCPC, LCMFT, or LSCSW.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas
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, varies, with some evening hours.
Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .
Provide goal-directed, patient-centered, medically necessary individual and family therapy to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their families to improve their quality of life and ability to function more successfully in the community.
Service Provision Therapy and Assessment Services
Individual therapy using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being.
Intake/assessment to include history, presenting problems and diagnoses using DSM-V TR criteria.
Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of patients.
Initiate outreach to increase engagement.
Drive to various work locations within Sedgwick County; inclauding schools within USD 259, EmberHope, and Children’s Community Services Clinic.
Conducting group therapy, as appropriate
Treatment Planning
Prepare quality treatment plans in collaboration with patient and/or guardian, additional treatment team and community partners.
Facilitate or collaborate in review, updates, and progress on goals with Treatment Plan coordinator or other member of the treatment team.
Documentation
Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed therapy, and patient response to treatment within prescribed timelines.
Complete Notes for Record, Precautions statements and authorizations for release of records, releases of information, safety documents and other documentation as required and/or recommended.
Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record.
Enter AIMS data as needed.
Completes discharge summary when closing to therapy services.
Completes court reports or treatment summaries within required timelines as set by the entity
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree. 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 have access to a personal passenger vehicle to complete the driving duties of the position. 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, DCF adult abuse registry, KDADS Nurse Registry Check, National Sex Offender Registry Check, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.
Preferred Qualifications: May be clinically licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LCP or LCPC, LCMFT, or LSCSW.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas
Salary : $73,469
