APP Group Leader

The Guidance Center; Leavenworth, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

KPERS Retirement

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

The Guidance Center in Leavenworth, KS seeks an Adult Psychosocial Group Leader to join our interdisciplinary team. This role serves SPMI/SMI adults in our Adult Psychosocial Program, with evening requirements after 5 pm, 1+ day per week.

You will lead groups, support goal attainment across life domains, and participate in case management and resource coordination in a holistic care model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or human service field required.
• Equivalent work experience in the human services field may be considered.
• Evenings required 1+ day per week after 5 pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and follow-through for client goal attainment across life domains.
• Facilitate groups and assist with development of group program curriculum.
• Update WRAP and crisis plans as needed, at least yearly.
• Advocate for and with clients to achieve goals and overcome barriers.
• Assist with insurance verification, appointments, and other routine activities.

Skills

Evening availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or human service field

Equivalent work experience in human services

Job description

Description

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking an Adult Psychosocial Group Leader to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. This position provides services toSPMIandSMIadults who areparticipatingin the Center’s Adult Psychosocial Program. Evenings Required (1+ days per week after 5 pm).

Pay and Benefits:

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly rate of $26.89 to $29.37, depending upon qualifications.

Primary Duties:

1. Provide ongoing support and follow-through for client goal attainment in the areas of these life domains: home, financial/insurance, vocational/educational, health, relationships, leisure/recreation, and daily living skills, through goal-directed APP activities
2. Facilitate groups as assigned andassistwith development of group program curriculum
3. Provide assertive outreach directed toward engaging andmaintainingclient relationships.Meet clients individually when necessary or assigned.
4. Assistclients and/or caregivers tolocateand use resources to meet defined goals and needs when appropriate
5. Update WRAP plans, including crisis plans as needed and at least yearly
6. Advocate for and with clients as theyseekto achieve their goals and overcome barriers
7. Provide response and support to clients and caregivers when emergencies occur
8. Promote and support clients’ efforts to manage symptoms
9. Assistwith insurance verification, medication appointments, and other routine activities for and with consumers
10. Perform case management activities when necessary or assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

A bachelor’sdegreeis required.Degreein Social Work, Psychology, orhuman servicefieldpreferred.Equivalent work experience in the human services field, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education, may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:Sixmonthsof paid or volunteerexperience working with individuals in the community

Preferred: experience working with individuals with mental health issues

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.