School Based Program Manager - COMCARE

Department:  COMCARE 

Job ID: 12893

Pay:  $84,955.00 annually  

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with some evening hours.  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

The School Mental Health Program Manager is responsible for coordination, planning, and implementation of the school mental health services in collaboration with USD 259. This position will provide clinical and administrative supervision of QMHP staff providing goal-directed, medically necessary services, and support to individuals with mental health disorders.  Individual participates in program planning, development, and evaluation. Individual is part of the management team for Rehab Services and participates in program planning and problem solving as part of this broader team.

Coordination of Program

• Builds and maintains relationships with district staff including administration and district mental health teams.
• Coordinates cooperative agreements, grants, and/or contracts with district, and other entities to ensure MHIT compliance.
• Acts as a liaison between the district and COMCARE as the point person for communication between the two groups.

Operations

• Ensures clients have treatment plans for all services recommended to meet individual needs.
• Identifies gaps in services between COMCARE and the school district and develops proposals for meeting identified needs.
• Monitors customer satisfaction with program and services. Includes internal and external customers.
• Monitors potential barriers to treatment for prospective clients and develops strategies for reducing barriers and ensuring access to needed services.

Personnel

• Participates in recruiting, screening, interviewing, and orientation of new staff members.
• Delegates or provide coverage for absent team members to ensure continuity of care for clients.
• Meets with assigned staff for regularly scheduled supervision.
• Meets with assigned staff to create professional development goals and approve staff use of designated professional development funds.
• Reviews and approve timesheets, planned employee absence requests, employee mileage reimbursement forms, business card orders, and cell phone reimbursement requests.
• Completes quarterly and annual performance evaluations for assigned staff members and submit to COMCARE human resources on time.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be an individual who meets the criteria for an approved mental health service provider (QMHP). Two years of experience in supervising others preferred or any combination of experience and training that would allow candidate to perform successfully in the program. Must be licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an LMSW, LMFT, LMLP, LPC, or LP. Must have a valid Kansas Driver’s license and current proof of automobile insurance. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and meet driver qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County’s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy.  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.  

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher. Two years of experience in a related field. May be clinically licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory board as a LCP, LCPC, LCMFT, or LSCSW. Must have valid Kansas Driver’s license and current proof of automobile insurance. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and meet driver qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County’s fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse checks, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.

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