Sedgwick County·Wichita, Kansas
Provide goal-directed, patient-centered therapy to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their families. Conduct assessments, prepare treatment plans, and provide clinical support in community-based services.
Department: COMCARE
Job ID: 12876
$74,203.00 annually
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, one evening per week
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 [https://careers.sedgwickcounty.org/content/Health-and-Wellness/?locale=en_US].
Provide goal-directed, patient-centered, medically necessary individual and family therapy to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their families in order to improve the quality of life and ability to function more successfully in the community as needed. Conduct assessments and provide direct clinical services to SED youth as requested. Provide clinical support to youth in Community Based Services.
Treatment Planning and Documentation
Prepare quality treatment plans in collaboration with patient and/or guardian, additional treatment team and community partners as needed.
Facilitate or collaborate in review, updates, and progress on goals with Treatment Plan coordinator or other member of the treatment team as needed.
Review treatment plans for patients receiving Community Based Services to ensure the plans meet clinical and CMHC/CCBHC licensing guidelines.
Review and approve the Person-Centered Treatment Plans for the HCBS SED Waiver, from a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) oversight perspective, completed by the Managed Care Organizations.
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 statements and authorizations for release of records, releases of information, safety documents and other documentation as required and/or recommended.
Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record.
Enter AIMS data as needed.
Completes discharge summary as needed.
Clinical Support
Participate in patient clinical reviews as needed.
Facilitate ICS group patient discussions. Provide clinically based feedback regarding therapeutic interventions, with an evidenced based practice focus, to assist ICS in improving outcomes for their assigned case load, based on oversight provided in patients home, community, and school locations.
Act as Field Instructor/Field Supervisor for foundation level practicum students gaining experience in COMCARE Rehab Services.
Provide clinical guidance to the PRTF/Hospital Liaisons when the Assistant Director of Clinical and Rehab Services is unavailable.
Provide training regarding improving treatment outcomes for patients to include but not limited to Evidenced Based Practices that support the CCBHC model.
Review patient charts to ensure that documentation supports the medical necessity in line with CMHC/CCBHC standards.
Master’s Degree. 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 access to personal passenger vehicle to complete the driving duties of the position. Must be licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LMSW, LMFT, LMLP, LPC, or LP. Employees hired with a temporary license must test for permanent licensure within 90 days of hire. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, DCF adult abuse registry, KDADS Nurse Aide and Criminal Record check, National Sex Offender Registry check, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.
One year of CMHC/CCBHC experience or direct clinically based service provision. May be clinically licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LCP or LCPC, LCMFT, or LSCSW.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas [https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/]
A Master's Degree and a valid US driver's license are required, along with licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Candidates must also pass various background checks and complete orientations.
Market context
In Kansas, ICS Clinical Support - COMCARE roles are typically competitive because they require a master’s degree, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and licensure through the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, along with background checks and orientation. Candidates with experience in community-based behavioral health and readiness for fieldwork often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and driving eligibility before applying.
