988 Crisis Team ClinicianShift Lead

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 youre 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! Johnson County Mental Health Center is looking for an Overnight 988 Clinician/Shift Lead to join our 988 Crisis Team that provides mental health crisis services to our community primarily by phone. JCMHC has supported a local 24/7 crisis line for over 40 years and is also a member of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network 988. This team is colocated in Johnson Countys Communication Center sharing space with Sherriff Fire and MedAct 911 dispatch. The 988 Crisis Team works closely with Johnson Countys first responders.
JCMHC believes everyone can learn change and grow as human beings. Our role is to provide hope and promote recovery using a strengths approach. It is important for the qualified candidate to understand and reflect these values. First review of applications will be February 1st.

Schedule:

Three 12hour shifts weekly with one additional 8hour shift every other weekend
Sunday/Monday/Tuesday OR Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 7am 7pm
Saturday 7am 3pm (every other week)

Johnson County has implemented a skillbased pay plan of up to $4200 annually for staff who have obtained licensure by the BSRB at the Clinical Level.

Job duties includes:

Answers 24hour 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.
Assists in completing assessments of youth at the Juvenile Intake Assessment Center who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
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 voluntary or involuntary hospitalization.
Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided and assists with data collection in support of program goals.
Provides clinical support and guidance to 988 Crisis Call Specialists

Additionally this position is eligible to be a Shift Lead who may complete the following duties:

Serve as a Lead in decision making and oversight of staff within parameters specified by the Team Leader and or Deputy Division Director.
Assume operational responsibility for the assigned shift.
Assist in the performance evaluation hiring process and provide input on employment discissions within the assigned shift at the 988 Center.
Serve as role model for other staff and a positive representative of the department.
Provide guidance coaching and mentoring of staff assist with staff development and new hire training.
Attend meetings with and sometimes in lieu of the Team Leader.
Complete quality review processes to ensure quality and integrity of the work being done.
Collaborate with 988 leadership to implement training and wellness curriculum for 988 staff.
Participate in and lead employee work groups seeing projects through to completion and keeping supervisor apprised of status.

The Shift Lead role will add up to an additional 5 Lead Pay to salary offer not to exceed the top of the pay range.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or other Human Services field and Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure at the masters level in the area of focus are required. Requires a valid drivers license with acceptable driving record. *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.