Position Description: 

This position provides goal directed supports and solution-focused interventions to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the client’s individualized treatment plan. This position also facilitates services that are designed to assist the client with compensating for or eliminating functional deficits and interpersonal and/or environmental barriers associated with their mental illness. At times this position will provide services to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis with services designed to interrupt and/or ameliorate a crisis experience. As medically necessary this position will provide assistance in the form of direct support, supervision, and/or cueing so that the client performs the task by him/herself. The majority of contacts will occur in community locations where the client lives, works, attends school and/or socializes. This position conducts activities under the direction of senior clinical staff. 

Credential and Experience Requirements: 

Graduation from high school or equivalency is required. 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the various behavioral health fields such as, clinical psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, rehabilitation or closely related degree, is preferred. 

Experience in lieu of or in addition to education may be considered. 

Certification in the State of Kansas to provide this service is required and can be provided.

Annual trainings will also be required. 

Previous experience in a community mental health center working with mentally ill or substance abusing clients is preferred. Experience in the person helping professions and occupations is desired and helpful.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided.

Position Summary:

This position provides goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions to achieve treatment goals and objectives identified in the client's individualized treatment plan. This position facilitates services that are designed to assist the client with functional deficits and interpersonal and/or environmental barriers associated with their mental illness. This position will be for direct support clients who meet criteria for SED or SPMI diagnosis and require additional one on one support aside from outpatient therapy or case management alone. This position will be a step-up position from Mental Health Assistant and a step below Case Manager. At times this position will provide services to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis and assist with stabilization or connecting to needed resources. The attendant in care will aid in the form of direct support, modeling, supervision, and/or cueing to support independent performance of tasks. Most contacts will occur in community locations where the client lives, works, attends school and/or socializes. Activities are prescribed by a clinician.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:   

· Assist in assessment of client needs.

· Assist clients in accessing community-based resources, including providing transportation for clients when necessary and supporting access to other health related providers.

· Assist clients in implementing tasks related to treatment plan goals.

· Collaborate with community partners and agencies to assist in following treatment plan goals and to assist in securing appropriate community resources.

· Advocate and empower clients to ensure that appropriate services are provided, and necessary benefits are secured.

· Provide information and support to family members of clients as appropriate.

· Assist with crisis management as needed.

• Complete all required documentation for services provided in the electronic medical record in a timely manner. Update demographic information as applicable.

• Services allowed for this position:

· a. Attendant Care

· b. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Individual (PSRI)

· c. If applicable, Peer Support

· d. No CPST services will be billed

The Operations Manager (Practice Manager) is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and operational oversight of front-end clinical operations at Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC). This role ensures efficient patient access, registration, and intake of workflows while maintaining high standards of customer service, compliance, and operational performance. This position provides direct administrative supervision to registration staff and patient navigators and serves as the operational leader for patient flow from initial contact through service engagement. This position will be primarily located at 911 E. Centennial Pittsburg, KS, but will provide support to all clinical locations throughout the CCMHC health system. The Operations Manager partners closely with clinical leadership and executive staff to optimize access, improve workflows, and support CCMHC’s mission, regulatory requirements, and strategic initiatives.  

Position Description:

Individual Intensive Support - Autism Technician is an equipped individual who can provide ABA services while practicing under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or Certified Autism Specialist (CAS). This role will play an essential part in providing behavior intervention and skill acquisition plans that will help the learners to become more autonomous and independent.  

Credential and Experience Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old. 
• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Pass pre-employment background checks.  
• Certification in the State of Kansas to provide this service is required. 
• Experience working with behaviorally challenged children or adults 
• Possess a valid driver’s license. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided. 

• MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques. 
• The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves. 
• First Aid CPR Certification. 
• Complete required 33 hours of training in ABA practice to become certified as an IIS/RBT 
• Complete additional training as assigned by Department Director. 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, other community partners, etc.  
• Application of Behavior Plans: BTs work directly with learners diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which include precisely following the behavior intervention plans (BIP) set forth by the BCBA. Numerous evidence-based strategies are incorporated in these plans to teach skills acquisition while also decreasing disruptive behavior.  
• Data Collection and Analysis: Data collection that is both reliable and valid is imperative for this position. BT will methodically gather data and evaluate the information to examine progress being made and make informed findings regarding how efficient the intervention is.  
• Collaboration with Supervisors: The BT will maintain continuous collaboration with supervisors regarding their learners. This includes updates on a learner’s progress, any identified challenges, and receiving rolling supervision to guarantee high-quality services. 
• Required to meet department productivity standards and Documentation Standards. 

Position Description

This position provides goal directed support and solution-focused interventions to achieve treatment goals and objectives identified in the client’s individualized treatment plan. This position facilitates services that are designed to assist the client with functional deficits and interpersonal and/or environmental barriers associated with their mental illness.  This position will be for direct support for youth who meet criteria SED diagnosis and require additional one on one support aside from outpatient therapy or case management alone. At times this position will provide services to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis and assist with stabilization or connecting to needed resources.  The specialist will provide assistance in the form of direct support, modeling, supervision, and/or cueing to support independent performance of tasks.  Most contacts will occur in community locations where the client lives, works, attends school and/or socializes. Activities are prescribed by a clinician.  

Credential and Experience Requirements

A associate degree from an accredited university in various behavioral health fields such as clinical psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, rehabilitation, or closely related degree, is preferred.  Experience in lieu of or in addition to education may be considered.  Previous experience in a community mental health center working with individuals with mental illness is preferred.  Experience in helping professions and occupations is desired and helpful. 

• Be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English language. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Operate office equipment.  
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with youth with mental illness. 
• Ability to operate effectively within a wide variety of human service situations. 
• Be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally. 
• Ability to move freely in the community and in a wide variety of circumstances.  Special accommodation that can successfully assist an incumbent will be provided. 

Responsibilities:  

• Assist in assessment of client needs. 
• Assist clients in accessing community-based resources including providing transportation for clients when necessary and supporting access to other health-related providers. 
• Assist clients in implementing tasks related to treatment plan goals.  
• Collaborate with community partners and agencies to assist in following treatment plan goals and to assist in securing appropriate community resources. 
• Advocate and empower clients to ensure that appropriate services are provided, and necessary benefits are secured. 
• Provide information and support to family members of clients as appropriate. 
• Assist with crisis management as needed. 
• Complete all required documentation for services provided in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.  Update demographic information as applicable.  
• Services allowed for this position: 

1. Attendant Care 
2. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Individual (PSRI) 
3. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Group (PSRG) 

Competency Expectations:  Staff will meet competency expectations, including integration of evidence-based practices and completing required certifications which will be conducted in all the following manners, but not limited to, in-person training, online training, webinars, seminars, workshops, and self-directed training. All training, certifications, and competencies will be documented by completion certificates when available and maintained by the Human Resources Department.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided. 

• MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques. 
• The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves. 
• First Aid CPR Certification. 
• Complete required 33 hours of training in ABA practice 
• Complete additional training as assigned by the Department Director. 

Position Description:

This position provides goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the consumer’s individualized treatment plan. This position also facilitates services that are designed to assist the consumer with compensating for or eliminating functional deficits and interpersonal and/or environmental barriers associated with their mental illness. At times this position will provide services to consumers who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis with services designed to interrupt and/or ameliorate a crisis experience. As medically necessary this position will provide assistance in the form of direct support, supervision, and/or cueing so that the consumer performs the task by him/herself. The majority of contacts will occur in the crisis stabilization unit at CMHC. This position conducts activities under the direction of senior clinical staff. 

Credential and Experience Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass pre-employment background checks.
• Pass a TB Screen Test.
• Certification in the State of Kansas to provide this service is required.
• Experience working with behaviorally challenged children and adults with a mental health diagnosis preferred.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers, other community partners, etc.
• Assist in assessment of needs assigned consumers
• Provide support in crisis situation
• Maintain close monitoring and supervising while client is in pod or YCSU. 30 min documented checks around the clock
• Engage and interact with client to process/reflect on situation, as client is willing
• Administer and log medications as labeled
• Maintain proper documentation of time and services
• Provide transportation as needed
• Attend meetings and supervision as directed by supervisor
• Complete annual trainings
• Complete and maintain proper documentation of time and services within 24 hours
• Maintain current trainings/certifications for position
• Services allowed for this position:
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation – Individual H2017, Group H2017 TJ
• Crisis Intervention – Basic (Attendant) H2011, Intermediate (Bachelor) H2011 HK
• Attendant Care – T1019 HE

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided.
• MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques.
• The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves.
• First aid & CPR certification.