Emergency Services Team Leader (Screens, Assessment & Competency)

Johnson County Kansas•Mission, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Emergency Services Team Leader (Screen and Assessment) within the Emergency Services Division. JCMHC serves as a gatekeeper for the state hospital system and partners with Olathe Medical Center to provide behavioral health assessments for individuals presenting to the Emergency Department or medical units. The team also assists with assessments for justice-involved youth and adults experiencing mental health crises. The role oversees Competency Evaluation efforts to ensure proper assessment of individuals’ competency to stand trial. This team consists of full-time and part-time/PRN clinicians covering 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position is one of eight Team Leaders in the Emergency Services Division and reports to a Deputy Division Director.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other Human Services Field.
Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure at the master's level in the area of focus.
KS/MO driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Three (3) years of clinical experience working with persons with a serious mental illness or relevant experience.
One (1) year leading, directing, supervising, or coordinating the work of others.
One (1) year of experience working in a community based service environment or relevant experience.
Reference/background screening.

Nice To Haves

Kansas Behavioral Sciences at the clinical level.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision of Clinicians.
Participates in the planning, management, and administration of the program.
Works collaboratively with other Team Leaders and Emergency Services Leadership.
Responds to clinical needs of the program; ensures application of evidenced-based practices and protocols to meet expected standards.
Responds to crises on team as well as crises on other teams when needed; conducts various assessments and screenings as needed.
Ensures that staffing needs of program services are met, including hiring process.
Ensures that documentation follows Center and State guidelines; overviews team documentation and provides training to team to ensure Center and State standards are met.
Participate in agency work groups and continuous improvement initiatives.
Facilitates positive working relationships within team, program, agency, and community.
Maintains licensure in good standing with the KS BSRB.
Support clinicians conducting court ordered competency evaluations.
Oversees administration of screens and assessments related to potential psychiatric hospitalization of vulnerable persons in the community.
Work closely with local and state hospitals to help coordinate care for individuals requiring involuntary hospitalization.
Lead program development and coordination with Johnson County Courts, Attorneys and Justice Partners within Johnson County.