Job Description
Description:
$2,500 Signing Bonus available, payable at 6 months and 1 year of employment.
Who We Are
At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference!
We look forward to reviewing your application!
What We Offer
Pawnee is proud to offer a full range of benefits to all our full-time staff! We offer a full range of health, dental, and vision insurance through the State of Kansas, as well as an excellent retirement plan through KPERS. We are also proud to provide competitive wages, generous paid time off (15 days off your first year!), and several voluntary benefits like ambulance and disability insurance, among others.
The Role You Play
This position provides supervision and oversight to the Transitional Services Team, project director and oversight of grants, and manages evidence-based practices utilized in grant process. The manager will assist in community care coordination, building relationships and creating access to resources throughout the service area.
- The Day-to-Day
o Ensure all supervised services are delivered and documented by staff in a timely manner, meeting all state and federal requirements
o Participate in on-call work to help cover staff vacancies when backup resources are not available
o Hire, supervise, and evaluate a qualified staff as directed by the Crisis Director
o Collaborate with Crisis administration staff in program planning, promotion, and problem solving to promote client satisfaction and program growth
o Participate in community initiatives that enhance integration of care for clients
- Other Duties as Assigned
o Work in collaboration with local correction officers on re-entry process for those discharging back into the community
o Maintain effective and productive relationships with other Pawnee departmental staff, community agencies, and external referral sources
o Aid in access to recommended services such as inpatient hospitalization, substance use services, outpatient therapy, adult community-based services, and other psychiatric services as needed
Requirements:
Required
o Licensed by the BSRB of the State of Kansas as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (LMFT, LMSW, LCP, or LMLP.)
§ This requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a closely related field.
o Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language
o Basic computer skills
o Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
o Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, overnights, and holidays when necessary
Preferred
o Clinical licensure and ability to practice independently strongly preferred
o 1-2 years of supervisory experience strongly preferred
o Previous experience as a clinician working with clients in acute and crisis situations
o Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Night shift,