Co-Responder Team Leader (Manager IV)

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Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) is adding a third Co-Responder Team Leader to support the growth they have had with their Co-Responder Program, which has grown to 24 positions. JCMHC is looking for a driven, compassionate, team-oriented to fulfill the role. Johnson County's Co-Responder program has been nationally recognized for its innovative approach in collaborating with law enforcement to provide crisis intervention by the right person at the right time. The Co-Responder Team Leader will office out of a police department, providing support and leadership to a team of clinicians who are embedded within the police department as well. It has not been decided which co-responder units this new team leader will oversee, but will be decided on what is best for the program. This position will remain open until filled. This position will remain open until filled.

Please contact Jessica Murphy at jessica.murphy@jocogov.org with questions.

Johnson County has implemented a skill-based pay plan of up to $4200 annually for staff who have obtained licensure by the BSRB at the Clinical Level.

Provides clinical oversight of co-responders and meets regularly with staff for routine supervision to oversee the day-to-day provision of clinical services
• Trains co-responders in skills required for crisis intervention, suicide prevention, care coordination and other job tasks
• Attends group consultation meetings to problem solve and provide consultation
• Responds to client or collaterals' complaints regarding service delivery
• Participates in the planning, management, and administration of the multiple programs
• Attends management meetings to help identify goals/means to goals for effective program operation
• Attends occasional state meetings and trainings to be aware of state expectations and standards of care in community-based work
• Facilitates team meetings to ensure program consistency on how to approach the work and support the community.
• Provides orientation of new staff to services and Johnson County Mental Health Center policies and procedures
• Monitors the quantity and quality of work performance by co-responder and provides feedback routinely
• Addresses staff performance issues until resolved
• Completes yearly evaluations of staff and makes pay increase recommendations
• Identifies and addresses barriers and resolves problems that impact service delivery to clients at a staff, program, and community level
• Facilitates positive working relationships within team, program, agency, and community
• Participates in leadership meetings
• Maintains awareness of the total scope of Mental Health Center programs and program issues, through meetings and consultation with other MHC staff, to assure effective inter-program coordination and problem solving
• Initiates and maintains liaison relationships with relevant community agencies, through individual contacts and attending meetings to ensure coordination of MHC programs with pertinent community organizations
• Helps to develop the various local community teams; and volunteers and completes additional tasks and special projects.
• Ensures that documentation follows Center and State guidelines
• Regularly reviews the written work of staff via chart reviews of clients;
• Ensures that staff address any discrepancies in written documentation and/or timeliness

Master's degree in Social Work or other related field; Kansas BSRB license at the Master's Level (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LMLP); one year leading, directing, supervising or coordinating the work of others, three years of clinical experience, one year of experience working in a community based service environment, and a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record required.

*Candidates must be able to meet REJIS/KCJIS requirements (for law enforcement positions) and will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, including post-offer polygraph and drug screen, as a condition of employment.

Applicants who meet Kansas licensure requirements may be considered if Kansas licensure is obtained by time of an employment offer and licensure is pending confirmation at the time of employment application.

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.