Adult Mental Health Clinician (Clinician II)

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

7d•$33 - $49

About The Position

Johnson County Mental Health Center is hiring a licensed master’s-level clinician for its Adult Services Program. The clinician works as part of a treatment team, providing clinical services to individuals with severe mental illness, including mood disorders. The work focuses on recovery, primarily using the Strengths Based Model of practice. The role also serves as a clinical resource for the treatment team and provides backup support to the Team Leader.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another Human Services field.
Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure at the master’s level in the area of focus.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Applicants who meet Kansas licensure requirements may be considered if licensure is obtained by the time of an employment offer and is pending confirmation when the application is submitted.
Must complete the reference and background screening required for Johnson County Government positions.

Nice To Haves

Kansas Behavioral Sciences license at the clinical level.
Licensed as a Master’s or Clinical Addiction Counselor by the Behavioral Health Sciences Regulatory Board of the State of Kansas.
Experience working in a community mental health setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments during intake and diagnosis, ongoing services, and crisis intervention; identify individual needs, diagnose substance use and/or mental health disorders, assess suicide risk and other safety concerns, determine the need for medication evaluation and referral, and communicate relevant information to individuals, families, and stakeholders.
Develop complex treatment and intervention plans; coordinate with community agencies to identify resources and services; support the establishment and maintenance of individual support systems; and collaborate with providers on developing, implementing, and reviewing plans.
Provide psychotherapy and other clinical and therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and families with complex, intensive, or ongoing needs, ensuring services align with individual plans.
Conduct individual and group meetings and provide services in community-based settings; organize and facilitate skill-development, clinical, and support groups; respond to emergency and crisis requests; arrange appropriate care and services; and review and update diagnoses and levels of care.
Complete and submit clinical documentation, evaluate and document progress against measurable goals, review and approve other staff’s documentation and plans of care, and monitor service quality and effectiveness.
Serve as the treatment team’s clinical expert by consulting with case managers, providing crisis intervention support, and serving as backup to the Team Leader.