Part-Time Childrens Integrated Care Specialist – Comcare

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Provide goal-directed, patient-centered, medically necessary services
and support to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their
families in order to improve the quality of life and ability to function
more successfully in the community. Computer documentation of all
services in a timely manner is required.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation- Individual and Groups and Attendant Care

– Facilitate Psychosocial Group and Individual treatment, that are
self-contained, goal-directed groups designed to assist patients in
minimizing or resolving the effects for mental and emotional
impairments
– Objectives of the group activities shall be designed to: assist
individuals with daily problem solving; improve social skills;
provide leisure time training; promote health and enhance personal
relationships
– Provide mental health Attendant Care (AC), one-to-one support or
supervision with the goal of maintaining the patient in natural
community locations, such as at home, in school or in the community
– Direct support and supervision in activities of daily living or to
support the patient and/or the family in maintaining daily routines
critical to a stable lifestyle
– 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 and Care Coordination

– Participate in development and completion of a Treatment Plan
including patient, family, and/or legal guardian participation on
cases where needed
– Identify, arrange, advocate, and collaborate with other agencies for
treatment options and services provided that address patients
individual needs
– Expanding relationships with other agencies through the development
of memorandums of understanding, sharing relevant health
information, developing referral networks, and utilizing community
resources to their fullest extent

Documentation

– Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC
guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity,
goal-directed treatment and patient response to treatment within
prescribed timeliness
– 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

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors 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 drivers license without
restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must have access
to a personal passenger vehicle to complete the driving duties of the
position. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC/CCBHC and/or
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: Demonstrated ability to work with preschool
age youth and their families and knowledge of their unique needs.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs
or services, including employment, on the basis of race, color, sex,
including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, age,
national origin, ancestry or citizenship, marital status, religious or
political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a
member of the uniformed services or any other similarly protected
status.

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need, please contact the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator at (316)
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