Prior Authorization Youth Mental Health Clinician (Clinician II)

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Johnson County Government is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join our Children’s Services Program. The Clinician will work as part of a treatment team and provide clinical services to individuals with severe mental illness, including mood disorders. The focus is on recovery, primarily using the Strengths Based Model of practice. This position will not begin until December 21, 2025 or later. First review of applications will be October 27.

To learn more about Johnson County Mental Health, you can view this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vyAvQQsAo0

Incentives:

• Skill-based pay plan of up to $4200 annually for staff with licensure by the BSRB at the Clinical Level.
• Generous paid leave to ensure work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for conducting prior authorization evaluations for clients requiring admission to a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), and for serving as the primary liaison to ensure coordinated care and communication throughout the duration of the client’s placement.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments during intakes, ongoing services, and crisis intervention.
• Develop and implement complex treatment and intervention plans.
• Provide psychotherapy and other therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and families.
• Complete and submit clinical documentation, evaluating and documenting progress.
• Providing clinical consultation and crisis intervention support to staff members and serving as the back-up to clinicians and the Team Leaders.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other Human Services field and Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure* at the master’s level in the area of focus are required.  May require a KS/MO driver’s license, depending on department or agency.

*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. 

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Kansas Behavioral Sciences license at the clinical level and one year of experience in the area of focus is preferred.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.