Adult Residential Team Leader (Manager IV)

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!  The Johnson County Mental Health Center is currently recruiting for an Adult Residential Team Leader (Manager IV). This position directs and oversees the operations at The Recovery Place (TRP).  The Team Leader provides clinical oversight for the two programs operating at TRP. The Adult Detoxification Unit (ADU) and the new Adult Crisis Stabilization Center (ACSC) within Johnson County Mental Health Center. The Adult Residential Team Leader is responsible for the clinical and operational aspects of these residential programs.  The team leader hires, trains and evaluates the performance of clinical staff, the Direct Care Staff Supervisors and support staff.  The Team Leader works with stakeholders (hospitals, alcohol/drug treatment providers, etc.) and Mental Health staff to facilitate referrals at admission and discharge. First review of applications will be October 10.   
The Adult Detoxification Unit is a 3-5 day social detoxification program.  The Adult Crisis Stabilization Center unit has 24/7 operations and operates as diversion to, or step-down from hospitalization. The Recovery Place is co-located at our Shawnee Mental Health campus.

Job duties include:

• Works to ensure the staffing needs of program services are met.  Participates in the hiring process for staff on team; reviews and approves leave requests of employees; and provides or secures coverage for staff when on unexpected leave as necessary.
• Provides supervision of TRP clinical staff; monitors staff adherence to documentation including quality and timeliness of services, treatment plans, service provision and reports;
• Evaluates client access, engagement, and retention rates; works with stakeholders to facilitate client admissions and promote the program.
• Promotes the use of evidence-based practices and programming; develops and updates program interventions, such as groups.
• Assists in triaging referrals for admissions; conducts clinical screenings and assessments; ensures that services are delivered and documented in accordance with established agency guidelines.  
• Assesses, intervenes, and coordinates resolution of crisis situations on a 24-hour basis to ensure client and staff safety and minimize agency exposure to risk.

Master's in Social Work, Counseling or relevant field; three (3) years' experience in mental health and/or substance abuse treatment; and one (1) year leading, directing, supervising, or coordinating the work of others are required.

State of Kansas master's level license in a mental health discipline is required.

State of Kansas Addiction Counselor license preferred.  

*Applicants who meet Kansas licensure requirements may be considered if Kansas licensure is obtained by time of an employment offer and licensure is pending confirmation at the time of employment application. 

A Kansas licensure at the Clinical level and one year of experience working in a community based services environment are preferred.