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Job Summary: Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you believe in second chances and want to be a part of a movement that creates safer communities through collaboration and innovation? If so, we want you on our team! As an Intensive Supervision Officer, you'll be on the front lines of positive change, helping individuals navigate challenges and connect with the resources they need to build a better future. This role is perfect for someone who values meaningful work, enjoys working with people, and thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
What You’ll Do:
Caseload Supervision and Case...
Job Duties:
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Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
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Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.
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Job duties:
- Provides comprehensive nursing services; assesses the holistic needs of individuals by incorporating family and environmental factors; collects and documents patient health history; measures and records vital signs; completes health assessments and performs limited exams; manages, controls and implements medication administration programs; administers psychotropic injectable medications.
- Completes and submits documentation regarding patient care and condition; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided and documented by other service providers.
- Provides patients and families with supportive resources; educates patients in areas impacting health, wellness, and daily living activities; develops and provides...
Clinician I – Transform Lives and Build a Safer Community
Join Our Team at Johnson County Government
Are you driven by purpose and passionate about making a real impact? Do you want a career that blends personal growth, professional development, and meaningful work in the community? Join Johnson County Government and help justice-involved individuals transform their lives while shaping the future of public service.
Why Choose Us? At Johnson County, we’re reimagining what government work can be. Here,...
• Answers 24-hour crisis calls, chats and texts providing empathic and compassionate support.
• Triage for suicide risk and other safety related concerns, assess needs to include making least restrictive level of care recommendations, and coordinate care for citizens of Johnson County, law enforcement officers, hospitals, and other community agencies.
• Conducts outreach calls to individuals identified in need of support.
• Develops safety plans to address the needs of individuals; collaborates with JCMHC teams and other community agencies to advocate and partner for individuals’ needs
• Oversees acquisition and forwarding of all necessary documentation for individuals requiring...
Responsibilities include:
• Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to residential direct care and nursing staff, individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
• Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of...
Other responsibilities include:
- Provides comprehensive nursing services; assesses the holistic needs of individuals by incorporating family and environmental factors; collects and documents patient health history; measures and records vital signs; completes health assessments and performs limited exams; obtains, processes, and handles lab specimens; manages, controls and implements medication administration programs; performs minor procedures and treatments within designated area of specialty.
- Assesses psychiatric symptoms, psychosocial issues, likely side effects from medications, potential medical problems, mental status, and possible need for change in treatment regimen through in-person (R.N. Medication Reviews) or phone contact with...
Job duties include:
- Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions (including evidence based practices to maintain the safety of individuals); monitors adult interactions and behaviors; monitors medication administration as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals.
- Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists clients with managing their emotions, assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals and assist clients in developing positive coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship...
Job duties includes:
- Assesses psychiatric symptoms, psychosocial issues, likely side effects from medications, potential medical problems, mental status, and possible need for change in treatment regimen through in-person (R.N. Medication Reviews) or phone contact with patients/collateral historians; consults with the psychiatrist in-person or by phone; verifies psychiatric provider orders; explains any ordered changes to patient/family; coordinates changes in treatment with other providers/pertinent personnel (e.g. case managers, pharmacists, residential substance dependence program staff, etc.); monitors response and gives feedback as indicated; administers intramuscular injections as ordered by the psychiatric provider; identifies and coordinates the...
Other responsibilities include:
- Provides comprehensive nursing services; assesses the holistic needs of individuals by incorporating family and environmental factors; collects and documents patient health history; measures and records vital signs; completes health assessments and performs limited exams; obtains, processes, and handles lab specimens; manages, controls and implements medication administration programs; performs minor procedures and treatments within designated area of specialty.
- Assesses psychiatric symptoms, psychosocial issues, likely side effects from medications, potential medical problems, mental status, and possible need for change in treatment regimen through in-person (R.N. Medication Reviews) or phone contact with...
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments during intake, 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.
- Serve as the clinical expert on the treatment team, providing consultation and crisis intervention support and serving as the back-up to the Team Leader.
Job Duties:
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Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
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Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.
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• Meets regularly with outpatient staff for clinical supervision providing oversight, direction and consultation related to services for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Provides initial and on-going training for staff regarding job tasks, clinical skills, documentation, program standards and other requirements.
• Conducts quality assurance activities to ensure that agency, state and federal standards are met.
• Responsible for the overall management of SUD outpatient services including the implementation of evidence based practices.
• Coordinates with external stakeholders including active participation with the Adult Drug Treatment Court.
• Schedules staff to meet program and client needs.
Job duties:
- Serves as a role model for clients by identifying as a client of mental health services in an effort to help clients develop skills for coping and managing psychiatric symptoms.
- Provides individual and group peer support activities to promote skills for managing psychiatric symptoms and monitor and report client progress toward identified goals.
- Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals.
- Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify...
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments as a part of the intake and diagnostic process, ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention; identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders; assesses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
- Develops complex treatment and intervention plans to address the clinical needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and...
Job duties include:
- Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions (including evidence based practices to maintain the safety of individuals); monitors youth interactions and behaviors; monitors medication administration as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals.
- Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists youth with managing their emotions, assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals and assist youth in developing positive coping skills; develops and maintains a...
Job duties include:
- Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions (including evidence based practices to maintain the safety of individuals); monitors youth interactions and behaviors; monitors medication administration as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals.
- Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists youth with managing their emotions, assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals and assist youth in developing positive coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship...
Job duties includes:
- Works one-on-one with the youth and family to provide the services needed to resolve issues and stabilize behavior - some examples would include teaching the youth skills necessary for successful relationships, implementing strategies with the youth and family for school success and working on developing independent living and self-sufficiency skills.
- Facilitates Psychosocial Groups on a variety of topics including: problem solving, social skills, leisure time training, health and personal relationships.
- Provides crisis interventions as necessary, which may including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of the child.
- Transports individuals receiving services to appointments and...
Johnson County Department of Corrections is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Correctional Advisor at the Adult Residential Center in New Century, Kansas. Posting will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants will remain as an active candidate for a period of up to 90 days.
The mission of the Department of Corrections is leading by example, we support and protect our community by encouraging responsibility and positive lasting change for a better future. A Correctional Advisor supports all functions within the Adult Residential Center (ARC). The ARC is a minimum security correctional facility serving adult...
Additional Duties Include:
- Manages the accounting functions of the Mental Health Center; supervises the recording of all accounting transactions and general ledger system used for financial reporting to the Mental Health Advisory Board, State, BOCC and Mental Health management; supervises the accounts payable and receivable functions. Ensures payroll information is correctly reflected; authorizes all general accounting transactions, adjusting journal entries and accruals; oversees purchasing card program for Mental Health.
- Prepares, monitors and coordinated the budget process with the Assistant Mental Health Director; reviews/adjusts salary worksheets for budget staff; develops budgets for various program...
Responds in person to 911 behavioral health calls alongside law enforcement to conduct an assessment to recommend appropriate level of care, including assessing individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns, and determining the need for resource referrals.
- Completes in person or phone outreach to support individual's post-crisis with connecting to necessary services; this could also be after other 911 calls, like domestic violence, fatalities or traumatic experiences.
- May complete State Hospital Screenings for involuntary commitments to assist with keeping individuals safe and getting critical services.
- Reviews police...
The primary responsibilities for this position include:
• Provide mobile and in-office crisis interventions, clinical assessments, and care management to a wide variety of individuals in crisis;
• Triage and determine appropriate next steps for walk-in clients to the Mission office;
• Assess risk and develop effective safety and/or crisis stabilization plans with clients when indicated, referring to higher level of care when needed and diverting to maintain client safely in their home communities when possible;
• Complete clinical assessments primarily for the purposes of crisis intervention and JCMHC diagnostic intakes, but also as needed for state hospitalization screening;
• Collaborate with JCMHC teams and other...
The Crisis Clinician will have two primary roles on the team. First, the Crisis Clinician will be paired with a MCRT Crisis Case Manager to provide mobile crisis response (see work schedule for current availability). The pair will be dispatched by JCMHC’s 988 Crisis Line team to safely respond to behavioral health crises occurring in the community. Safety is critical in these roles and the pair will request law enforcement support at their discretion. The pair will de-escalate, assess and support individuals through their crisis and complete timely follow up, either by phone or at their home, to ensure the individual connects to appropriate resources and/or the crisis has resolved.
The second role of the Crisis Clinician is to...