School Based Integrated Care Specialist II - COMCARE

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sedgwick County is seeking a School Based Integrated Care Specialist II - COMCARE to provide goal‑directed, medically necessary case management for children with severe mental illness in a school setting. You will coordinate services, perform risk assessments, and support attendance at medical appointments and related activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent by work experience, plus a valid US driver’s license and a vehicle for transport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent by work experience.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and a personal vehicle for transportation.
• Meet CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.

Responsibilities

• Case management using identified methods to remediate symptoms and improve well‑being.
• Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of clients.
• Provide transportation in a personal vehicle to support attendance at medical appointments and related activities.
• Enter AIMS data as needed.
• Complete progress notes per COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessments

Transportation coordination

Documentation

AIMS data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

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School Based Integrated Care Specialist II - COMCARE

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 .

Provide goal-directed, medically necessary case management services and support to children with severe and persistent mental illness. Integrated care specialist will primarily be providing services in the school.

Service Provision Case Management Services

• Case management using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being
• Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of clients
• Provide transportation in personal passenger vehicle to support patient attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal-related activities to include development of community resources, employment or education access, social or consumer-run activities and related supports

Treatment Planning

• Prepare Treatment Plan including client and family participation on cases where needed
• Collaborate in review, updates and progress on goals with Treatment Plan coordinator or other members of the treatment team
• Meet with client to complete strengths assessment, discuss treatment goals and available services

Documentation

• Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and client response to treatment within prescribed timelines
• Complete Notes for Record, Precautions statements and authorizations for release of records as required and/or recommended
• Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record
• Enter AIMS data as needed

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. 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 personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions. 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.