Therapist Clinician - Outpatient

• vision, professional development, quality improvement activities, and organizational meetings. Utilize the organization's electronic health record and other technology systems appropriately and in accordance with Kanza MHGC policies. Maintain professional communication and effective working relationships with clients, families, coworkers, referral sources, and community partners. Follow all Kanza MHGC policies, procedures, ethical standards, safety requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations. Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the general responsibilities and scope of the position. CCBHC RESPONSIBILITIES As part of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, the Outpatient Therapist Clinician is expected to support Kanza MHGC's commitment to coordinated, accessible, comprehensive, and person-centered behavioral health care.

Responsibilities include

Supporting timely access to behavioral health assessment and treatment. Participating in coordinated and integrated treatment planning. Collaborating across behavioral health, substance use, medical, crisis, and community-based services. Supporting continuity of care following hospitalization, crisis services, or transitions between levels of care. Providing trauma-informed and recovery-oriented services. Incorporating client and family preferences, strengths, culture, and identified needs into treatment. Supporting measurement-based care and quality improvement initiatives when applicable. Completing documentation and clinical activities necessary to meet applicable CCBHC requirements and organizational quality standards.

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Master's degree and a valid Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board license as an LMSW or LSCSW, LPC or LCPC, LMFT or LCMFT, or LMLP or LCP. If equivalently licensed by another state, a Kansas license must be obtained prior to employment. May work under a temporary license granted by the appropriate state authority when permitted. Must be at least 21 years of age; proficient in the English language; able to successfully complete required pre-employment background checks and drug screening; and have completed or be able to complete within the first 90 days of employment Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) training as required by the State of Kansas. Experience working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), or Substance Use Disorders (SUD) is preferred. Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and clinical documentation. Knowledge of ethical and professional standards applicable to behavioral health treatment and the clinician's professional license. Ability to assess and respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies and safety concerns. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a clinical caseload, scheduled appointments, and documentation requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, socioeconomic circumstances, and levels of functioning. Proficient in the use of computers, electronic health record systems, telehealth platforms, email, and other technology necessary to perform assigned duties. Ability to maintain accurate, timely, thorough, and professional clinical documentation. Required to maintain professional boundaries, client confidentiality, and the highest ethical standards. Ability to understand and comply with organizational policies, payer