Adult Services Mental Health Team Leader - COMCARE

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader to oversee a team of Integrated Care Specialists. In this role, you will ensure that essential mental health services are delivered effectively to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. You will provide administrative supervision, engage in team problem-solving, and facilitate professional development for staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while working in a supportive environment that values growth and collaboration. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Benefits

Health Coverages

Paid Leave

Regular Compensation Reviews

Retirement Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in human services required.
• One year of supervisory experience and knowledge of mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of Integrated Care Specialists and support staff.
• Ensure delivery of medically necessary services to patients with SPMI.
• Participate in program planning and staff training.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Case Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Mental Health Services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Department: COMCARE

Pay: $27.17 per hour.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with flexibility

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.

Position Overview: Oversee the day-to-day activities of an assigned group of Integrated Care Specialist II’s, Peer Support Specialists, and/or Mental Health Transportation Specialists. Provide administrative supervision to staff. Ensure employees provide medically necessary direct services to adults with a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). Provide case management services for patients who meet SPMI criteria as needed in the absence of an assigned ICS. Participate in program planning, development, and operation. Participate in the hiring process and train new staff.

Leadership

• Plan and participate in team meetings to review case activity, engage in team problem solving and provide administrative direction through the dissemination of information and interpretation of company policy.
• Attend case management leadership meetings facilitated by program managers. Identify needs for training, policy changes and program improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with external and internal customers.
• Investigate and mediate patient and/or employee complaints.

Resource Management

• Regularly review patient documentation and Electronic medical record (EMR) reports to ensure patients are receiving the indicated level of medically necessary services by the assigned staff members.
• Monitor EMR reports for all assigned staff members and follow-up to make sure corrections are completed and billings are cleared.
• Review and approve timesheets, planned employee absence requests, and flex fund reimbursement requests for goal directed work completed with individual patients.
• Ensure that the following are completed in a timely manner for all assigned staff members: progress notes, treatment plans as needed, financial reviews for patients as needed.

Employee Development

• Ensure all staff members are trained on performance expectations and documentation standards, as well as, administrative duties, and Sedgwick County/COMCARE policies and procedures.
• Assess the skills of assigned staff members through direct observation of work in the field with patients.
• Complete interim reviews and annual performance evaluations for assigned staff members and submit to COMCARE human resources staff on time.
• Meet with assigned staff to create professional development goals and approve staff use of designated professional development funds.
• Meet with assigned staff for regularly scheduled, individual supervision and maintain documentation regarding the content of the supervisory conference.
• Participate in regular individual and/or group supervision for ICS staff assigned to team.
• Co-sign all progress notes for new employees for up to 60 days, as needed, to ensure quality and timeliness of documentation and to provide feedback and coaching as indicated.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or be equivalently qualified by work experience or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education. One (1) year experience working in a Community Mental Health Center and/or have a demonstrated knowledge and work history of job development for disabled populations. One (1) year supervisory experience. 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 personal passenger vehicle to complete the driving duties of the position. 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.

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