Mental Health Provider

FSGC Topeka•Topeka, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Provider will work within the Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) or School and Outreach Services (SOS) departments. This role can be either full-time or part-time. The provider will be responsible for planning and implementing interventions driven by the client's individual treatment plan, including group psychoeducational processes, therapeutic activities, and outings to practice social skills. They will model and facilitate skills through direct engagement with the client, participate in psychoeducational trainings, and attend team, parent, and school meetings as needed. Accurate and timely clinical documentation, including client attendance and attempted contact, is crucial. The provider will keep the Program Team Manager informed of attendance issues and client progress, stay updated on agency developments, and maintain client confidentiality. This role also involves supporting the vision and mission of the Family Service and Guidance Center, transporting clients as needed, and performing other duties assigned by managers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry background investigations.
Must possess and utilize sufficient interpersonal skills to promote teamwork both internally and externally.
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Customer focused (internal and external)
Team oriented and ability to get along with others
Excellent listening skills
Accountability
Reliability
Trust/Integrity
Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility
Developed time management skills
Developed organizational skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Relationship building
Problem solving
Attention to detail and accuracy in work
Ability to be collaborative
Open to learning and accepting feedback
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
Strengths based
Family centered
Community based
Culturally respectful
Must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children in the office or community-based settings.
This position requires the physical ability to safely implement physical interventions in the event that clients exhibit out-of-control behaviors threatening the safety of the client or others.

Nice To Haves

Some experience preferred in working with children with behavioral and emotional health concerns.
One year of experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan interventions driven by the client’s individual treatment plan.
Plan activities that include group psychoeducational processes, therapeutic activities, and therapeutic outings to practice social skills.
Model and facilitate skills through engagement with the client.
Participate in psychoeducational trainings to carry out job duties and continue ongoing knowledge in the field.
Actively participate in team meetings and be available as necessary for parent and school meetings.
Complete clinical documentation correctly and in a timely fashion.
Document client attendance, as well as attempted contact with parents/caregivers and other treatment providers when client attendance is inconsistent.
Keep Program Team Manager informed of attendance problems and client progress toward completion of treatment goals.
Remain informed of agency and program developments.
Respect and demonstrate an ability to maintain client confidentiality.
Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service and Guidance Center.
Transport clients in agency or personal vehicle as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by team managers.