Community-Based Adult Mental Health Clinician

Johnson County Government; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Johnson County Government's Mental Health Center seeks a licensed Master’s Level Clinician to join the Adult Services Program. The clinician will participate in a treatment team, provide clinical services to individuals with severe mental illness, and focus on recovery using strengths-based practice.

The role requires Kansas licensure at the master's level, a valid driver’s license, and involves a Monday–Friday schedule in a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other Human Services field is required.
• Requires Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure at the master's level or eligibility.
• Reference/background screening is required for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments during intake, diagnosis, ongoing services, and crises; assess risk for suicide and safety concerns; determine need for medication evaluation and referrals.
• Develop complex treatment and intervention plans; network with community agencies to coordinate resources and services.
• Provide psychotherapy and clinical services for a designated caseload, including individual, group, and family sessions in community settings.
• Complete and submit clinical documentation; monitor progress and ensure alignment with care plans.
• Serve as clinical expert to the treatment team, provide crisis intervention support, and back-up Team Leader when needed.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary coordination

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling/Psychology

Job description

Johnson County Government's Mental Health Center seeks a licensed Master’s Level Clinician to join the Adult Services Program. The clinician will participate in a treatment team, provide clinical services to individuals with severe mental illness, and focus on recovery using strengths-based practice.

The role requires Kansas licensure at the master's level, a valid driver’s license, and involves a Monday–Friday schedule in a community-based setting.