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! Johnson County Mental Health Department is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Team Leader for their Health Integration program. The Health Integration Services Team Leader will supervises Case Managers, Clinicians, and Registered Nurses who provide safety net services to clients who only receive medication services. The focus is on assisting clients to maintain and improve their level of functioning, independence, physical and behavioral health, and general well-being. Short-term supports are provided by this team to reduce the need for higher levels of care or criminal justice involvement. Application review will begin on May 28. Job duties includes:
Provides supervision of Clinicians, Registered Nurses, and Case Managers; meets regularly with staff to oversee the day to day provision of services; trains staff in skills required for job tasks; monitors staff performance and provides supervision and guidance to problem solve; assists with client engagement in services and community outreach, and responds to client or collaterals' complaints regarding service delivery. Participates in the planning, management, and administration of the program; attends management meetings to help identify goals/means to goals for effective program operation; attends regular supervision with Division Director; assists subordinates so they understand and work toward program's mission, goals and objectives via individual supervisions, and facilitating team meetings; provides orientation of new staff to services, county policies, and Johnson County Mental Health Center (MHC) procedures; monitors the quantity and quality of work performance by employees to ensure they meet performance standards; addresses staff performance issues until resolved; completes ongoing evaluations of staff and makes pay increase recommendations; identifies and addresses barriers and resolves problems that impact service delivery to clients at a staff, program, and community level; and reviews mileage and miscellaneous expense reimbursement requests of team members. Ensures that documentation follows MHC and State guidelines; regularly reviews the written work of staff via chart reviews of clients; ensures that staff address any discrepancies in written documentation and/or timeliness; participates in Quality Assurance process, ensuring that MHC client charts meet Medicaid guidelines. Facilitates positive working relationships within team, program, agency, and community; leads team meetings; participates in management meetings; maintains awareness of the total scope of MHC programs and program issues, through meetings and consultation with other MHC staff, to assure effective inter-program coordination and problem solving; initiates and maintains relationships with relevant community agencies, through individual contacts and attending meetings to ensure coordination of MHC programs with pertinent community organizations; and volunteers and completes additional tasks and special projects. Kansas licensure at the Master's level (e.g. LSCSW, LMSW, LPC, LCPC, LMLP, LCP, LCMFT) is required along with one (1) year leading, directing, supervising, or coordinating the work of others; a valid driver's license, and an acceptable driving record.
Kansas licensure at the Clinical level and one year of experience working in a community based services environment preferred.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency. Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.
