School Based Integrated Care Specialist II - COMCARE

Department:  COMCARE

Pay:  $23.00 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: Varied schedule, Monday - Friday between 7:00am - 7:00pm 

Provide goal-directed, medically necessary case management services and support to children with severe and persistent mental illness. Integrated care specialist will primarily be providing services in the school.

Service Provision  Case Management Services

• Case management using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being
• Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of clients
• Provide transportation in personal passenger vehicle 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

• Prepare Treatment Plan including client and family participation on cases where needed
• Collaborate in review, updates and progress on goals with Treatment Plan coordinator or other members of the treatment team
• Meet with client to complete strengths assessment, discuss treatment goals and available services

Documentation

• Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and client response to treatment within prescribed timelines
• Complete Notes for Record, Precautions statements and authorizations for release of records as required and/or recommended
• Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record
• Enter AIMS data as needed

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 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.