Crisis Integrated Care Specialist III - COMCARE at Sedgwick County

Wichita, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

24.63

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Stabilization, Client Service, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Outreach Services, Mental Health, Community Resources, Transportation, Collaboration, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Engagement Services, Referral Services, Basic Needs Assistance, Progress Notes, Treatment Plans

Industry

Insurance

Description

Department: COMCARE Pay: $24.63 per hour | This position may be eligible for shift pay of $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm, Varied, some weekends required 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. Will maintain a caseload of individuals that are high utilizers of emergency services. Integrated Care Specialist will provide services to individuals that are currently involved with KDOC, or being released from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. They will be able to maintain a schedule while also providing services for crisis related needs. Direct Client Service Provide crisis stabilization services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis while they are in the Crisis Residential Units Meet with clients to discuss, individual plans, living arrangements or any difficulties they may be having Identify services needs and develop treatment or referral services plan with clients to help stabilize crisis. Identify and secure in-home services to maintain stabilization once client returns home Confer with client caregivers, families, physicians, lawyers, community service providers and other professionals throughout the County and to secure and coordinate services Assist clients to maintain basic needs (housing, food, medical) Provide outreach, screening and engagement services to potential participants Arrange for the discharge of inpatient referrals and coordination of transition to the community Provide outreach services to reengage consumers who have relapsed or are nonresponsive to treatment. Outreach court ordered consumers Provide transportation to support client attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal related activities to include development of community resources, employment or education access, social or consumer-run activities and related supports. Treatment Planning Prepare quality treatment plans in collaboration with client and/or guardian, additional treatment team and community partners. Facilitate treatment plan review, addressing updates and progress on goals with client, treatment plan coordinator or other members of the treatment team. Complete DLA-20 at initial case management appointment and quarterly thereafter. Documentation Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and client response to treatment within set timelines. Complete Notes for Record, releases of information, safety documents and other documentation as required and/or recommended within established deadlines. Respond to Utilization Review staff feedback forms and make corrections as needed. Completes discharge summary when closing to case management services. Completes court reports or treatment summaries within required timelines as set by the entity requesting these documents. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience. 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/CCBHC 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 Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience in a Community Mental Health Center and/or supervisory experience. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas

Responsibilities

The Crisis Integrated Care Specialist III will provide crisis stabilization services to individuals experiencing mental health crises and maintain a caseload of high utilizers of emergency services. They will also develop treatment plans and coordinate services with various stakeholders.