Children's Mental Health Clinician

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. 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. First review of applications will be January 1^st, 2025 and will stay open until the role is filled.

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:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other Human Services field.
• Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure at the master's level in the area of focus.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Kansas Behavioral Sciences license at the clinical level; licensed as a Masters or Clinical Addiction Counselor by the Behavioral Health Sciences Regulatory Board with the State of Kansas, experience in a community health setting.

Working Conditions:

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