Mobile Crisis Response Team Clinician / State Hospital Liaison Clinician II

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Job Description
The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) is looking for a Mental Health Clinician
to serve as the State Hospital Liaison
and to provide mobile mental health crisis services during business hours Monday through Friday.MCRT is part of JCMHC's Emergency Services Division, made of crisis case managers and licensed clinicians, and is based out of the Mission office but geared toward work in the community.
The primary responsibilities for this position include:
Coordinating continuity of services for Johnson County residents who are utilizing the state hospital system,
Building and maintaining partnerships with Osawatomie State Hospital, the District Attorney's office, and other community mental health centers across the state, to allow for easier advocating of clients' needs,
Traveling to Osawatomie State Hospital frequently for the purposes of client care as well as hospital staff collaboration,
Supporting clients in connecting to services, such as completing Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) intake assessments with clients discharging from the state hospital, or reconnecting clients to their existing treatment teams upon state hospital discharge,
Coordinating Outpatient Treatment Orders when appropriate and supporting Johnson County's Assisted Outpatient Treatment court,
Completing and submitting timely and thorough clinical documentation to agency standards,
Maintaining the utmost confidentiality of both agency and client matters.
Joining MCRT as the state hospital liaison offers exposure to a breadth of clinical experience and the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients and crisis needs. The state hospital liaison will collaborate with multiple community agencies and other JCMHC teams to effectively serve some of the community's most vulnerable citizens. The qualified candidate will have a strong desire to provide intensive crisis intervention services to the community, be well versed in suicide and safety assessments, be willing to strongly advocate for the best interests of the clients we serve and have a strong passion for Public Service. We are always looking for great candidates - this position will remain open until filled.
Job Requirements
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other relevant Human Services field and Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure at the master's level in the area of focus anda valid driver's license withacceptable driving record required.
Kansas Behavioral Sciences license at the clinical level and one year of experience in the area of focus is preferred.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.
Driving Status
Occasional (less than 5%)
Category
Health, Welfare, and Social Services
Job Address
111 S Cherry St
Olathe
Kansas
66061
United States
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JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS
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About Johnson County Government
Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, Johnson County, Kansas, is a full-service local government providing daily services through approximately 30 offices, agencies, and departments. In addition to the traditional governmental operations of public health and safety, codes regulations, appraisals and tax collection, Johnson County operates a major intermodal transportation system, 14 libraries, four multi-service centers, a park and recreation district, mental health services,  developmental supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,  a community corrections program, and a countywide wastewater system.  Johnson County Government utilizes direct resident input through public meetings and surveys, and highly values volunteered service on governing and advisory boards and commissions as well as in our programs to ensure the continued vitality and efficiency of the services we offer.  Please refer to the Johnson County website for additional information at  ****Employer Profile

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