Sedgwick County·Wichita, Kansas
Provide goal-directed, patient-centered services to adults with severe mental illness to ensure community stabilization. Responsibilities include case management, treatment planning, and timely clinical documentation of all services.
Case management using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being while meeting the expectations of the CCBHC ACT model. Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of patients Provides transportation to support patient 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
Prepare Treatment Plan including patient and family participation on cases where needed Collaborate in review, updates and progress on goals with Treatment Plan coordinator or other members of the treatment team Meet with patient to complete strengths assessment, discuss treatment goals and available services
Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and patient response to treatment within prescribed timeliness Complete Notes for Record, Precautions statements and authorizations for release of records as required and/or recommended Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record Enter AIMS data as needed
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, or an equivalent combination of education and human services experience, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education. 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, DCF adult abuse registry, KDADS Nurse Aide and Criminal Record check, National Sex Offender Registry check, and motor vehicle screens.
One year working in a Community Mental Health Center or Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic type setting. 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 in human services or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid US driver's license, a personal vehicle, and pass multiple background and registry checks.
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.