Sedgwick County·Wichita, Kansas
Provide goal-directed, client-centered therapy to adults with mental health and substance use disorders in an outpatient clinic. Responsible for conducting intakes, developing treatment plans, and maintaining timely medical documentation.
Individual and group therapy using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of substance use disorders to improve emotional and functional well-being. Intake/assessment to include history, presenting problems and substance use diagnoses using DSM-V criteria. Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of clients. Initiates outreach to increase engagement.
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. Travel to courthouse for weekly court hearings.
Documentation.
Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed therapy and client response to treatment within prescribed timelines. Complete Notes for Record, precautions, authorization for release of records, releases of information, safety documents and other documentation as required and/or recommended within established deadlines. Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record.
Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education and years of relative experience. Must be licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LAC. Employees hired with a temporary license must test for permanent licensure within 90 days of hire. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must have personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions. 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.
May be clinically licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LCAC. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas
Requires a Bachelor's degree and licensure as an LAC from the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Must possess a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and pass various background screenings.
Market context
In Kansas, behavioral health hiring often centers on clinicians who can work across outpatient, school-based, and community settings, with demand strongest for candidates who are license-eligible and comfortable with complex caseloads. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, clinical conceptualization skills for eating disorders and dual diagnoses, and readiness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure steps and highlight any direct experience with co-occurring conditions in your application.
