Youth Crisis Stabilization Center (YCSC Team Leader (Manager IV

Location

Olathe, KS | United States

Job description

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 you’re 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!

The Johnson County Mental Health Center is currently recruiting for Youth Crisis Stabilization Center (YCSC) Team Leader (Manager IV ) . This position directs and oversees the operations at the Youth Crisis Stabilization Center within Johnson County Mental Health Center. The YCSC Team Leader is responsible for the clinical and operational aspects of a stabilization center for youth. The manager hires, trains and evaluates the performance of clinical staff, the Youth Crisis Stabilization Supervisor and support staff. The manager works with stakeholders (parents, schools, court services, alcohol/drug treatment providers, etc.) to facilitate stabilization. First review of applications will be on March 8, 2024.

Job duties include:

• Provides clinical supervision of YCSC clinical staff; monitors staff adherence to documentation including quality and timeliness of services, treatment plans, service provision and reports; evaluates client access, engagement and retention rates; oversees contract staff and identifies facility improvement needs; works with stakeholders to facilitate client admissions and promote the program.
• Implements performance improvement plans with staff; promotes the use of evidence-based practices and programming; provides opportunities for staff development through training and coaching.
• Conducts client screenings and assessments for individuals seeking admission to YCSC; ensures that services are delivered and documented in accordance with established agency guidelines.
• Assesses, intervenes, and coordinates resolution of crisis situations on a 24 hour basis to ensure client and staff safety and minimize agency exposure to risk.  

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Addiction Counseling or other Human Services Field and Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure at the master's level in the area of focus is required. A KS/MO driver's license and good driving record are also required. If candidate is not a licensed addiction counselor, he or she must obtain licensure as an Addiction Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor in Kansas within 1 year of hire date.

Kansas Behavioral Sciences at the clinical level and one year of experience in substance use disorders and supervisory or leadership experience are preferred.

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