Community Based Clinician - Qualified Mental Health Professional ($5,000 sign on bonus)

KANZA MENTAL HEALTH AND GUIDANCE CENTER INC•Hiawatha, KS

About The Position

PURPOSE: The Community Based Clinician provides individual, family, and group counseling in a community-based setting. Care settings may include jails, hospitals, primary care clinics, schools, clients' homes, and other locations as determined by the agency to best meet the individual needs of each client. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and care coordination with both internal teams and external providers to support comprehensive behavioral health treatment.

Requirements

Master’s degree and a valid Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board license as an LMSW or LSCSW, LPC or LCPC, LMFT or LCMFT, or LMLP or LCP. If equivalently licensed by another state, then KS state license must be obtained prior to employment. May work under a temporary license granted by the appropriate state authority.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Proficient in the English language
Able to pass pre-employment background and drug screening
Have completed or is able to complete within the first 90 days of employment Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) training as required by the State of Kansas.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in the use of computers and electronic health record systems.
Required to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), or Substance Use Disorders (SUD) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Client Assessment & Treatment Planning
Conduct intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
Develop initial and master treatment plans, collaborating with medical and community program staff as needed.
Utilize agency-approved assessment tools (e.g., DLA-20, CAFAS, PECFAS) to determine appropriate level of care.
Therapeutic Services
Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy/counseling.
Offer crisis intervention services during office hours and participate in on-call crisis rotation (voluntary).
Deliver psychological assessments, including court-ordered and competency evaluations, as appropriate to training.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation per agency, state, and federal standards using collaborative documentation practices.
Complete all reports (e.g., court, foster care, schools, PCPs) in a professional and timely manner.
Document care coordination activities, referrals, and follow-ups thoroughly.
Collaboration & Care Coordination
Coordinate care with internal staff and external providers (e.g., schools, courts, hospitals, PCPs).
Make referrals to appropriate internal or external resources to ensure quality care.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and maintain a professional, respectful presence.
Community & Professional Engagement
Provide public education or represent the agency at health fairs and community events.
Offer expert court testimony when needed.
Maintain clinical licensure through required continuing education.
Adhere to all ethical standards and pursue ongoing professional development goals.