CCBHC ACT Integrated Care Specialist III - COMCARE

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Integrated Care Specialist will provide goal-directed, patient-centered, medically necessary services and support to adults with severe and persistent mental illness exhibiting an increase in symptoms decreasing their ability to manage safely in the community. Specialist will be available to provide one on one service in the home and/or community to the patient as well as assisting with coordination of care through treatment planning and referrals. The specialist will be working with shortened timelines for task completion to ensure patient’s needs are met quickly with the goal of stabilization of acute symptoms. Computer documentation of all services in a timely manner is required. A CCBHC employee must be able to complete complex tasks by applying CCBHC practices, standard office policies, authorized instructions, and past precedents to achieve a desired outcome. Employee must quickly recognize emergency or sensitive situations and take appropriate action. Critical decision making and the ability to think through the consequences of a decision are essential in this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, or an equivalent combination of education and human services experience, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education.
Valid US driver’s license without restrictions
Current proof of automobile insurance
Personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions.
Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards
Pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, DCF adult abuse registry, KDADS Nurse Aide and Criminal Record check, National Sex Offender Registry check, and motor vehicle screens.

Nice To Haves

One year working in a Community Mental Health Center or Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic type setting.

Responsibilities

Case management using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being while meeting the expectations of the CCBHC ACT model.
Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of patients
Provides transportation 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
Prepare Treatment Plan including patient 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 patient to complete strengths assessment, discuss treatment goals and available services
Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and patient response to treatment within prescribed timeliness
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