Community Based Clinician - Qualified Mental Health Professional ($5,000 sign on bonus)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Hiawatha
• Main
• Office -
• Hiawatha,
• KS 66434Salary
• Range: $62,000.00 - $90,000.00 SalaryCommunity Based Clinician;
• Qualified
• Mental
• Health
• Professional
• PURPOSE: The Community Based Clinician provides individual, family, and group counseling in a community-based setting. Care settings may include jails, hospitals, primary care clinics, schools, clients' homes, and other locations as determined by the agency to best meet the individual needs of each client. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and care coordination with both internal teams and external providers to support comprehensive behavioral health treatment.
• Essential
• JOB
• FUNCTIONS: 1. Client Assessment & Treatment Planning a. Conduct intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations. b. Develop initial and master treatment plans, collaborating with medical and community program staff as needed. c. Utilize agency-approved assessment tools (e.g., DLA-20, CAFAS, PECFAS) to determine appropriate level of care. 2. Therapeutic Services a. Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy/counseling. b. Offer crisis intervention services during office hours and participate in on-call crisis rotation (voluntary). c. Deliver psychological assessments, including court-ordered and competency evaluations, as appropriate to training. 3. Documentation & Compliance a. Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation per agency, state, and federal standards using collaborative documentation practices. b. Complete all reports (e.g., court, foster care, schools, PCPs) in a professional and timely manner. c. Document care coordination activities, referrals, and follow-ups thoroughly. 4. Collaboration & Care Coordination a. Coordinate care with internal staff and external providers (e.g., schools, courts, hospitals, PCPs). b. Make referrals to appropriate internal or external resources to ensure quality care. c. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and maintain a professional, respectful presence. 5. Community & Professional Engagement a. Provide public education or represent the agency at health fairs and community events. b. Offer expert court testimony when needed. c. Maintain clinical licensure through required continuing education. d. Adhere to all ethical standards and pursue ongoing professional development goals. The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.