Job Description
Department: CBS
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief Community Based Officer
Positions Supervised: None
Amount of Travel Required: Minimal
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Hours may vary between 7:00am - 7:00pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Complete admission assessments, SED Waiver assessments per agency procedure for all new or returning clients.
- Provide clinical oversight of clinical cases and direct treatment among multiple Family Service & Guidance Center providers when assigned the role of primary provider.
- Provide individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and families.
- Serve as transitional QMHP on cases waiting for FSGC provider match.
- Meet productivity expectation of Family Service & Guidance Center.
- Provide crisis intervention with families as deemed appropriate.
- Be familiar in the philosophy of Wraparound Services both for the purpose of assessing needs and delivering services.
- Participate in weekly team meetings for the purpose of case assignments, case review, individual case planning and collaboration with team members.
- Complete timely clinical documentation (admission assessments, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, referrals for other services, etc.)
- Stay informed of agency developments by reading memorandums and other agency related written communication.
- Master's or Doctoral Level Psychologists may be assigned the responsibility of completing psychological testing under the supervision of the licensed psychologist coordinating assessment services.
- Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality.
- Act as an ambassador of Family Service & Guidance Center in the community setting. This may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
- Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service & Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Community Based Officer.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure: - Master's degree in a recognized mental health discipline.
- Valid license to practice in the state of Kansas as a Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry and all other background investigations.
- Must possess a valid driver's license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.
- Active membership in professional organizations strongly encouraged.
Experience: - Education and experience in understanding and applying therapeutic strategies, theories and interventions.
- Diagnosis of mental health and substance use disorders
- Working with diverse and marginalized populations across the lifespan.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Effective clinical Interviewing skills with a diverse population of children, adolescents and adults.
- Ensure cultural literacy and competency in working with a diverse population of children, adolescents and adults.
- Competence in risk assessment and safety planning.
- Competence in the delivery of therapeutic interventions and strategies.
- Competence in the assessment and diagnosis of mental health and substance use disorders.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
- The ability to clearly articulate and explain abstract concepts and ideas.
- The ability to give and accept constructive feedback.
- Adherence to the code of ethics including appropriate therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality.
- A willingness to be vulnerable, enthusiastic, creative and learn new things.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (O)
Walk (F) 11 - 20 lbs. (O)
Sit (F) 21 - 50 lbs. (O)
Manually Manipulate (0) 51 - 100 lbs. (N)
Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N)
Reach Above Shoulder (O)
Climb (O)
Push/Pull Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (O)
Squat or Kneel (O) 26- 40 lbs. (O)
Bend (O) 41 - 100 lbs. (O)
Other Physical Requirements: Clinicians must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the office setting. Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Office and Community-Based working environment; requires flexible schedule; frequent interruptions occur; expected to deal with individuals in crisis, potential risk of exposure to aggressive and/or acting out (verbal and physical) children and youth. Family Service and Guidance Center Topeka
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,