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Agency Information:

Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone who meets minimum qualifications

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: M-F 8-5

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Director

Compensation: $72,800/annually

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment for any new hire.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Director of Community Reintegration (DCR) is one of several Leadership roles within the Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP). This role has the responsibility for overseeing the operations of the three reintegration facilities across Kansas (Meyer East House, Maple House, and MiCo House) which provide services to SPTP residents that have advanced to Tier 3 and Transitional Release stages of the program. Additionally, this role helps oversee services which involves community interaction with the residents in the SPTP program. These community interactions primarily include the inpatient Tier 2 outings (positions supervised by Assistant Clinical Program Director), Tier Three and Transitional Release at the Reintegration Facilities, and Residents on Conditional Release. This position requires travel in the State of Kansas to Reintegration Facilities and other portions of the state as necessary to carry out the job responsibilities. The positions primary location is located on LSH campus or the incumbent can telework with approval of the Appointing Authority. The DCR assures that the needs of the SPTP are met within their area of responsibility. In addition, the DCR is part of the core SPTP Leadership Team and provides support to SPTP as a whole. The DCR directly supervises the Directors at the Reintegration Facilities and the Conditional Release Monitors.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION:
• The DCR has primary accountability for developing, maintaining, monitoring, and staying within the program budget and allocated FTEs within their areas of responsibility.
• Directs, adjusts, and oversees use of program resources including budget, staffing, equipment, space, and other materials so as to achieve optimal program effectiveness within their areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates staff development activities in order to ensure effectiveness in carrying out program-specific work functions.
• Maintains and makes full use of quality improvement content, processes, and feedback so as to ensure continuing improvement in treatment goals and desired outcomes.
• Assures that program aspects of personnel performance evaluations will be timely and based on established performance expectations.
• Is responsible for oversight of the initiation and handling of disciplinary actions related to practice and procedures of the program within their areas of responsibility in order to achieve successful resolution of personnel problems.
• HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
• The DCR:
• Assists with the selection and supervision of appropriate program staff.
• Ensures appropriate orientation and training is provided to program staff.
• Ensures ongoing performance evaluation of assigned staff based upon established priority outcomes by all leaders and supervisors within the program.
• Ensures that orientation, training, and development of staff occurs in order to meet measurable objectives and outcomes.
• COORDINATION/COLLABORATION:
• The DCR is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the SPTP Clinical Program Director, other administrative departments, clinical department heads and area leaders, as well as committees throughout the hospital, in achieving desired outcomes. Several areas of accountabilities are as follows:
  • Provides administrative oversight to and guidance to the Conditional Release Monitors; Reintegration Facility Directors; and therapists providing clinical services to residents on Tier Three, Transitional Release, and Conditional Release.
  • Participates in monthly Reintegration Facility Treatment Team meetings.
  • Participates in weekly Conditional Release Monitor meetings.
  • Interaction with KDADS Legal Department and Attorney General’s Office.
  • Identify and maintain optimal staffing patterns and work assignments within limits of professional roles and applicable standards in order to meet established outcomes and treatment goals.
  • Will attend assigned meetings in order to receive and provide information and represent the program.
  • Collaborates and coordinates with hospital administration, other directors, clinical departments, and other services to provide effective and efficient services.
  • Participates in performance improvement projects, budget and other necessary duties.
• TRAVEL
  • The DCR will visit and evaluate the Reintegration Facilities and Conditional Release Residents as appropriate or as assigned by the SPTP Clinical Program Director.

• COMPLIANCE
  • Ensure program compliance with provisions of hospital policies and procedures, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and standards of appropriate accreditation and certification organizations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience working with Sexual Offenders
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to travel (greater than 10%)
• Valid driver’s license
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Must take and pass a pre-employment drug screening test
• Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling (Acceptable licensure examples include: LCPC, LPC, LSCSW, LMSW, LMLP, LP)
• Licensed to practice in KS At least 5 years of experience working with Sexual Offenders
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of risk associated with supervision of sex offenders in the community
• Experience with Court Testimony

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Mitchell Smith

Email: mitchell.smith@ks.gov

Phone: 620.285.4383

Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550

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