SUD Mental Health Team Leader (Manager IV)

SUD Mental Health Team Leader (Manager IV)

Location

US-KS-Shawnee

ID

2025-3257

Category

Healthcare, Welfare, and Social Services

Benefits Category

Full Time - Regular (Full Benefits)

Salary Min

USD $38.39 / Hr.

Salary Max

USD $57.58 / Hr.

Organizational Unit

Mental Health

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Driving Status

Occasional (less than 5%)

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Assertive Community Treatment Team Leader. This position works as a member of the Adult Services Division providing leadership and guidance to community-based outpatient clinicians, case managers, peer support specialist, and a dedicated nurse regarding best practice strategies to effectively screen, assess and treat individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The focus is on recovery and primarily utilizing the Strengths Based Case Management model of practice.

Unlike traditional Assertive Community Treatment teams that operate 24 / 7, our Assertive Community Treatment team provides high-impact, community-based care during standard business hours-allowing you to make a difference while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Position will remain posted until filled.

Job Description

• Meets regularly with outpatient staff for clinical supervision providing oversight, direction and consultation related to services for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Provides initial and on-going training for staff regarding job tasks, clinical skills, documentation, program standards and other requirements.
• Conducts quality assurance activities to ensure that agency, state and federal standards are met.
• Responsible for the overall management of SUD outpatient services including the implementation of evidence based practices.
• Coordinates with external stakeholders.
• Schedules staff to meet program and client needs.
• Evaluates staff on performance measures and provides technical assistance where needed.
• Facilitates positive working relationships within the outpatient team, the mental health center and the community.
• Responds to clinical needs of outpatient clients and is available by phone at all times to outpatient staff during usual business hours for consultation and guidance.
• Oversees the management of several grants and ensures financial expectations are met.

Job Requirements

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Addiction Counseling or other Human Services Field and Kansas Behavioral Sciences licensure at the master's level in the area of focus is required. A KS / MO driver's license and good driving record are also required. If candidate is not a licensed addiction counselor, he or she must obtain licensure as an Addiction Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor in Kansas within 1 year of hire date.

Kansas Behavioral Sciences at the clinical level and one year of experience in substance use disorders and supervisory or leadership experience are preferred.

Johnson County Government requires reference / background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department / Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions :

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments / agencies in a declared emergency situation.