Access Clinician; Clinician II

Open Access Clinician (Clinician II)

Location:

US-KS-Olathe | :  | Category:
Healthcare, Welfare, and Social Services | Benefits:
Full Time - Regular (Full Benefits) | Remote:
No | Salary: USD $32.93/Hr. – $49.40/Hr. | Unit:
Mental Health |

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm | Driving Status:
Intermediate (5%-25%)

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization.

We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government.

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Access Team Clinician
. The Access Team utilizes a highly structured team model to triage all prospective new and returning clients of all ages, and are expected to respond to in-office crises and crisis walk-ins. The Access team collaborates with internal treatment teams and community partners to link individuals to the right treatment, services and supports. Clinicians on this team may provide coverage at alternate Johnson County Mental Health Center locations as well as in the community.

First review of applications will begin on December 1st.

Johnson County has implemented a skill-based pay plan of up to $4200 annually for staff who have obtained licensure by the BSRB at the Clinical Level.

Additional clinician duties include:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments as part of the diagnostic intake and JCMHC level of care process.
• Crisis intervention and therapeutic sessions.
• Identify and diagnose substance use.
• Assess individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns.
• Determine the need for medication evaluation and referral.
• Interpret and communicate relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to emergency or crisis related requests from individuals and/or agencies.
• Review and update diagnosis and level of care when needed.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Addiction Counseling, or other Human Services field and Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure
  * at the master’s level in the area of focus are required.
• May require a KS/MO driver’s license, depending on department or agency.

Preferred

Job Requirements:

• Kansas Behavioral Sciences license at the clinical level and one year of experience in the area of focus is preferred.

Physical, Environmental, and Special

Working Conditions:

• All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

* Applicants who meet Kansas licensure requirements may be considered if Kansas licensure is obtained by time of an employment offer and licensure is pending confirmation at the time of employment application.