Children's Field Based Integrated Care Specialist II - COMCARE

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

51d•$23

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 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.

Responsibilities

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 patients
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
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 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