Community Crisis Center Team Supervisor - COMCARE

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing crisis intervention and mental health support in the community. This role involves conducting clinical assessments, offering brief therapy, and supervising a team to ensure high-quality care. You will play a vital part in supporting individuals in crisis while upholding the mission of enhancing community well-being. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health services. If you have a Master's Degree and the necessary licensure, your expertise is needed to lead and inspire others in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Coverages

Paid Leave

Regular Compensation Reviews

Retirement Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required with one year of supervisory experience.
• Must be licensed as LMSW, LMFT, LMLP, LPC, or LP.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services and clinical assessments.
• Supervise and coach crisis employees for performance improvement.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Clinical Assessments

Supervision and Coaching

Mental Health Assessments

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

DSM-V

Job description

Department: COMCARE

Pay: $78,611.52 annually | This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000 after 60 days of employment if selected applicant meets all policy conditions. | This position may be eligible for shift pay of $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.

Work Schedule: After Hours-2nd shift and some varied weekend hours

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.

Work as part of a team providing crisis intervention services and pre-admission assessments to meet the needs of members of the community and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) patients who are in crisis. This includes performing clinical assessments for individuals who present as a danger to self or others at Crisis or other community locations. In addition, completion of intake, follow-up, and outreach appointments, as well as answering crisis telephone lines as needed is required. Pre-admission assessments entail evaluating for appropriate level of care. Support suicide prevention efforts in the community while upholding the mission and vision of COMCARE of Sedgwick County. Provide supervision, coaching, and support for Crisis employees.

Service Provision

• Complete risk assessments for appropriate level of care.
• Provide brief focused therapy to address the immediate mental health needs of patients who present as currently dangerous.
• Conduct mental health assessments in the community with the mobile crisis unit (MCU) to determine a patient’s immediate mental health needs.
• Provide assessment and brief focused therapy services to COMCARE Assessment Program for Seniors (CAPS) patients.
• Intake/assessment to include history, presenting problems and diagnoses using DSM-V criteria.

Documentation

• Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed therapy, and patient response to treatment within prescribed timelines.
• Complete call logs to ensure important information is available to other providers.
• Ensure assessment tools are accurate and completed within the timeframe established for the particular screen.
• Monitor treatment plans and update within the required timeframe.
• Respond to Utilization Review staff feedback forms and make corrections as needed.
• Complete court reports or treatment summaries within required timelines as set by the entity requesting these documents.

Provide Supervision and Coaching to Crisis Workers

• Train staff in job requirements in collaboration with designated trainers; ensure training checklists are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide regular, scheduled individual and/or group supervision.
• Document coaching/supervision to support quality and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with program manager in performance improvement and disciplinary action.
• Regularly review supervisee documentation and provide feedback/coaching to ensure appropriate procedure codes are selected and that documentation meets agency standards.
• Provide feedback and coaching to ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner within agency requirements.
• Conduct interim reviews and annual performance evaluations for assigned staff members.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree. One year of supervisory experience. Must be licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LMSW, LMFT, LMLP, LPC, or LP. Employees hired with a temporary license must test for permanent licensure within 90 days of hire. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license and current proof of automobile insurance. Must have access to a 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years of supervisory experience. Master’s degree or higher. May be clinically licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LCP or LCPC, LCMFT, or LSCSW.

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