Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION: Intake Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be licensable in Kansas through the Behavioral Science Regulatory Board. Masters or doctoral degree with Kansas BSRB license or temporary license as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Must pass KBI, SRS child abuse check, adult abuse registry, motor vehicle screen, and background checks. Must have reliable and insured transportation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
2. Operates efficiently in a variety of settings and offices.
3. Remain positive and flexible under work pressure.
4. Sound judgement in crisis and routine situations.
5. Proficient with computers and word processing.
6. Timely completion of records and other written documents.

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: Regular full-time position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Intake and treatment needs assessments
2. Treatment plan development
3. Individual, couples, family, and group therapy
4. Consultation and education with community agencies, organizations, employers, or individuals

5. Crisis intervention and emergency services
6. Familiar with tele-video platforms, software, and IT troubleshooting
7. Maintenance of records and documentation as required by State licensing requirements and Center policy

8. Participation in clinical and administrative meetings
9. Rotating on-call to complete Mental Health Reform and Medicaid Pre-Admission assessments

10. Professional development through continuing education and professional reading
11. Act in accordance with Center and professional ethical principles and guidelines; relevant State and Federal Statutes and Regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

12. Personal elements include the following:
a) Communicates well with clients, colleagues, staff, medical personnel, personnel of community agencies and others.

b) Operates efficiently in a variety of settings and offices.
c) Sound judgment in crisis and routine situations.
d) Seeks consultation and supervision.
e) Timely completion of records and other written documents.
f) Computer skills including proficiency with general software applications and Center- specific computer applications.

13. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: Per Pay Schedule

SUPERVISED AND EVALUATED BY: Clinical Director

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

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Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Kansas BSRB License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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