KSHOP Integrated Care Specialist III - COMCARE

Department:  COMCARE

Pay:  $24.15 per hour | This position may also be eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,500 after 60 days of employment if selected applicant meets all policy conditions. 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 

Collaborate with KDOC system to ensure the patients accepted into the Kansas Supportive Housing for Offenders Program (KSHOP) receives the best possible community-based services. Coordinates services for individuals releasing from prison into the community and provide intensive case management to engage consumers, assist with accessing community resources to address basic needs and to identify long term solutions in an effort to promote recovery.

Service Provision Case Management Services

• Assist in implementing release plans for clients in the KDOC system. These plans include: housing status, medication management appointments, financial reimbursement, psychosocial day programs, case management services, home health services, medical appointments, substance abuse treatment services, etc.
• Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of patients
• Collaborate with community partners and other treatment providers
• Provide Targeted Case Management (TCM) for assigned consumers to aid in achieving goals identified in the individualized treatment plan; interventions include: treatment planning, collateral contacts, phone support, access to supports and service coordination
• Provide Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) for assigned consumers to achieve treatment goals; interventions include: assistance in improving symptom self-management, strengths assessment and planning, assistance to assure consumer income maintenance, individual therapeutic intervention, medication education, crisis management, assistance in to achieve academic progress
• Provide Attendant Care (AC) for assigned consumers to achieve treatment goals. AC interventions include: direct support, supervision and/or cueing
• Provide transportation to support patient attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal related activities to include development of community resources, employment or education access, social or consumer-run activities and related supports

Treatment Planning

• Facilitate treatment plan review, addressing updates and progress on goals with patient, treatment plan coordinator or other members of the treatment team
• Complete DLA-20 at initial case management appointment and quarterly thereafter

Documentation

• Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and patient response to treatment within set timelines
• Respond to Utilization Review staff feedback forms and make corrections as needed
• Enter AIMS data monthly
• Complete discharge summary when closing to case management services
• Complete court reports or treatment summaries within required timelines as set by the entity requesting these documents
• Ensure patient’s financial information is current and up-to-date in medical record

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or be equivalently qualified by work experience or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education.Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must have personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens. Must pass KDOC background check to enter correctional facilities and parole offices to perform duties of the position. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.