Crisis Stabilization Unit Integrated Care Specialist III - COMCARE

Sedgwick County • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Crisis Stabilization Unit Integrated Care Specialist III provides intensive, goal-directed, medically necessary services to adults, children, and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) patients experiencing mental illness and/or substance use problems that result in a need for crisis stabilization. The role provides case management and crisis support in the Wichita Children’s Home (WCH), Crisis Observation Unit (COU), and Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), while helping clients work toward treatment goals and maintain safety and stability.

The specialist coordinates care with community partners, caregivers, family members, physicians, and other treatment providers. The position also supports transitions to the community or a higher level of care, assists clients with basic needs and access to services, and provides transportation for appointments and other treatment-related activities. The role requires timely, complete clinical and administrative documentation in accordance with COMCARE, CCBHC, Medicaid, and agency requirements.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification through work experience or a combination of human services work experience and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education.
• One year of relevant experience is required when used to substitute for one year of education.
• A valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and current proof of automobile insurance.
• Access to a personal passenger vehicle for the position’s driving duties.
• Meet the specifications outlined in CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards.
• Pass KBI, DCF child abuse, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.
• Complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management using accepted methods to address symptoms of mental illness and improve emotional and functional well-being.
• Provide crisis stabilization services to individuals in the Wichita Children’s Home, Crisis Observation Unit, and Crisis Stabilization Unit.
• Manage distraught or psychotic clients who need structure and monitor their psychological and physical functioning.
• Explain the guidelines and procedures of the COU, WCH, and/or CSU to clients.
• Conduct risk assessments as needed to address client safety.
• Coordinate regularly with community partners, caregivers, family members, physicians, and other treatment providers until client dismissal.
• Support clients in achieving treatment goals through collateral coordination, medication education, crisis management, prompting daily living activities, and one-to-one or other safety monitoring as needed.
• Complete discharge planning and support transitions to the community or to a higher level of treatment.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and therapeutic or goal-related activities, including activities related to community resources, employment, education, social participation, or consumer-run supports.
• Identify and secure in-home services to help maintain client stabilization after returning home.
• Contact service providers to request and arrange services, and coordinate and monitor services rendered.
• Develop plans to help clients attend mental health appointments.
• Assist clients in maintaining basic needs, including housing, food, and medical care.
• Complete timely progress notes that meet COMCARE and CCBHC requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment, and client response.
• Complete documents for or on behalf of clients before the end of the shift and complete Notes for Records to ensure medical records are complete.
• Ensure documentation meets minimum Medicaid and agency standards for content and quality.
• Identify information sources needed for comprehensive mental health treatment, obtain necessary COMCARE releases of information, and submit required referral forms to the team supervisor for approval or assignment in Psych Consult.
• Complete required admission and discharge forms for Crisis Stabilization Unit clients.
• Ensure documentation and forms are complete and current for assigned SCOAP clients.
• Complete shift reports and notify treatment providers when clients are admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

Benefits

• Health coverages
• Paid leave
• Regular compensation reviews
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Potential shift pay of $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time