ACT Clinician

Central Kansas Mental Health Center; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kansas Mental Health Center (CKMHC) seeks an ACT Clinician in Salina to provide therapy and substance use interventions within the ACT Team. You will assess, plan, and deliver services in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Licensed or eligible Kansas professionals (LPC/LMLP/LCSW/LMFT/etc.) join a 12-month, exempt, full-time role focused on crisis services, outreach, and community partnerships. Travel to outreach sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Kansas as a listed professional.
• Ability to work in a team and with diverse populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization.
• Knowledge of local human services systems and current licensure policies.
• Judgment, conflict resolution, and mature professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness ofCenter policies on privacy and confidentiality.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing education and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and substance use interventions in individual and group settings.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans from clinical assessments.
• Provide after-hours on-call and 24/7 crisis services as needed.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy and related services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and utilization reviews.
• Collaborate with family, law enforcement, and community partners.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy policies.
• Attend scheduled meetings and participate in community outreach.

Skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Communication & interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgment & conflict resolution

Adaptability & flexibility

Education

Kansas licensure eligibility (LPC/LMLP/LCP/LMSW/LSCSW/LMFT/LCMFT)

SUD licensure eligibility (LAC/LMAC/LCAC) or in process

Job description

ACT Clinician# ACT ClinicianSalina, KS 67401## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate Degree## Description**REPORTING RELATIONSHIP**: Reports to the ACT Coordinator**POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:**YES NO **FLSA STATUS**: Exempt-level, full-time, 12-month, employment-at-will position.**PURPOSE**: As part of the CKMHC clinical team, the ACT Clinician is a licensed, qualified mental health professional who will provide therapy and substance abuse interventions for persons served through the ACT Team.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**:1. Work with other ACT team members to provide therapy/substance abuse treatment in individual and group settings as assigned.2. Provide clinical assessments to create comprehensive treatment plans to address all patient needs.3. Provide on-call and emergency services after hours as part of providing 24/7 crisis services.4. Provide individual, family therapy, group therapy, and other clinical services5. Maintain documentation compliance with respect to accuracy and promptness of utilization reviews, intakes, case closings, and daily documentation requirements.6. Collaborate with family members, law enforcement, and community partners to meet patient needs.7. Follow Center policies regarding protected health information and confidentiality.8. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.#### ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Participate in all scheduled meetings, supervision, team meetings (Clinical, Crisis Team, ACT morning meetings, etc.)2. Develop and maintain community partnerships to achieve our Center’s mission, improve efficiencies, and develop sustainable operations.3. Provide services in the community, outreach clinics, or other locations as assigned.4. Participate in public education events that promote mental health care, CKMHC, and your specialty if requested.5. Utilize continuing education benefits in a manner that is of mutual benefit to the licensee and CKMHC, as authorized, and to maintain professional licensure.The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. **Working Environment:** The environment is community-based. While on location, work is generally performed indoors with ambient room temperatures, lighting, and with traditional office equipment. Frequent travel to outreach locations. This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record. The work schedule will generally conform to a Monday-Friday 40-hour-per-week schedule, but the hours may need to be flexible due to managing crisis situations. After-hours crisis on-call may be assigned for up to one week at a time on a rotating basis with a focus on de-escalating situations over the phone. **CONFIDENTIALITY**: All CKMHC employees are expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and function within the highest ethical standards by exhibiting exemplary conduct.**SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION**: Salary commensurate with experience and current CKMHC salary structure.**PRIMARY LOCATION**: Salina Campus and/or satellite officesI acknowledge that I have read this position description, understand the expectations of this position, and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.## Qualifications1. Licensed or immediately eligible for licensure In the state of Kansas as one of the following: * LPC, LMLP, LCP, LMSW, LSCSW, LMFT, LCMFT * Plus has an SUD license such as LAC, LMAC, LCAC, or is in the process of obtaining any of these licensures.2. Exhibit and promote decisions/behavior consistent with the Center’s established Vision, Mission, and Values.3. Ability to work effectively in a team and with people of all socio-economic classes.4. Produce documents written with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.5. Have a working knowledge of Center programs and available local human service systems.6. Have excellent judgment, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal with diverse personalities in a tactful, flexible, and mature way.7. Have excellent organizational, communication, program development and interpersonal skills.8. Have knowledge of current policies and regulations governing Mental Health Center licensure as it relates to CMHCs