Department: COMCARE
Pay: $23.00 per hour | This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,500 after 60 days of employment if selected applicant meets all policy conditions.
Work Schedule: Varied schedule Monday – Friday between 7:00am – 6:00pm
Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.
Provide goal-directed, client-centered, medically necessary services and support to families and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) patients who are on the Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Waiver and have serious emotional disturbance in order to improve the quality of life and ability to function more successfully in the community. Computer documentation of all services in a timely manner is required.
Service Provision Case Management Services
- Case management using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being
- Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of clients
Treatment Planning
- Prepare Treatment Plan including client and family participation on cases where needed
- Collaborate in review, updates and progress on goals with Treatment Plan coordinator or other members of the treatment team
- Meet with client to complete strengths assessment, discuss treatment goals and available services
Documentation
- Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and client response to treatment within prescribed timelines.
- Complete Notes for Record, Precautions statements and authorizations for release of records as required and/or recommended.
- Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record.
- Enter AIMS data as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or be equivalently qualified by work experience or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education. If no degree is present applicant may substitute each one year of experience for one year of education. Must have a valid Kansas Driver’s license and current proof of automobile insurance. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and meet driver qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County’s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.
It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.