Adult Mental Health Clinician (Clinician II)

Johnson County Kansas•Mission, KS

2d•$33 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson County Mental Health Center is hiring a licensed master’s-level clinician for its Adult Services Program. Embedded in the Johnson County Community College counseling department, the clinician works closely with JCCC Counseling and the Mental Health Center to provide strengths-based clinical services to students who need mental health support. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis response, care coordination, documentation, consultation, campus outreach, and tracking referral and outcome data. The clinician also participates in interdisciplinary meetings and provides institutional partners with clinical assessments, risk information, intervention recommendations, and follow-up steps within confidentiality limits.

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; applicants may be considered if licensure is obtained by the time of an employment offer and is pending confirmation when applying.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Satisfactory completion of the required reference and background screening.

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 for intake, diagnosis, ongoing services, and crisis intervention; identify needs, diagnose substance use and/or mental health disorders, assess suicide and other safety risks, determine need for medication evaluation or referral, and communicate relevant information.
Respond with Campus Police as needed to provide crisis intervention and engage in community outreach when requested.
Develop treatment and intervention plans; coordinate with community agencies and other providers; identify resources and services; encourage support systems; and collaborate on care plans.
Provide psychotherapy and other clinical services to individuals, groups, and families; facilitate skill-development, clinical, and support groups; respond to crisis requests; arrange appropriate care; and review diagnoses and levels of care.
Complete clinical documentation, evaluate and document progress against measurable goals, review and approve other staff’s documentation and care plans, and monitor service quality and effectiveness.
Attend interdisciplinary meetings, including Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) meetings, and provide institutional partners with clinical assessments, risk factors, intervention recommendations, immediate safety needs, and follow-up steps within confidentiality limits.
Serve as the clinical expert on the treatment team, consult with case managers, support team crisis intervention, and act as back-up to the Team Leader.
Participate in campus events and provide psychoeducation to students and faculty through trainings, presentations, tabling events, and similar activities.
Track and report data related to referrals and outcomes.