COMCARE Intake Clinician - COMCARE

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

21h

About The Position

The COMCARE Intake Clinician completes initial client intakes and assessments to connect clients with medically necessary services that improve their quality of life and ability to function in the community. The role provides evaluation services and therapy, develops treatment plans with clients and/or guardians, conducts risk assessments as needed, initiates outreach to support engagement, and documents services promptly and accurately in the computer system.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher.
Must be licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LMSW, LMFT, LMLP, LPC, or LP.
Employees hired with a temporary license must test for permanent licensure within 90 days of hire.
Meet the specifications outlined in the CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards.
Pass KBI, DCF child abuse, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.

Nice To Haves

Clinical licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LCP, LCPC, LCMFT, or LSCSW.

Responsibilities

Complete client intakes and assessments, including histories, presenting problems, and diagnoses using DSM-V criteria.
Provide individual and group therapy using identified and accepted methods to address symptoms of mental illness and/or substance use and improve emotional and functional well-being as needed.
Conduct risk assessments as needed to address client safety.
Adapt flexibly to workflow, including scheduled and unscheduled work assignments.
Initiate outreach to increase client engagement.
Prepare quality treatment plans in collaboration with clients and/or guardians.
Facilitate treatment plan reviews, addressing goal updates and progress with the client’s treatment team when applicable.
Complete intake summaries, risk assessments, and agency referral documentation within 48 hours of meeting with a client for an intake.
Complete Notes for Record, precautions, authorization for release of records, releases of information, safety documents, and other required or recommended documentation within established deadlines.
Enter intake cancellations accurately and completely in the medical record.
Complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.