Share Email Opening Title Manager of Justice & Behavioral Health  Description Wyandot BHN is seeking a dedicated Manager of JIST Emergency & Stablization Services to join our team! This position is responsible for the over-sight and leadership of direct services, supervision, development of broad array of emergency and stabilization services being provided on a 24 hour basis with an emphasis on justice involved services. Works with senior director to design and develop programs to enhance and develop emergency care for adults involved in the legal/judicial system. Essential Job Duties: Supervises staff providing direct services to clients who are involved in the legal/judicial system. Facilitates on-going collaboration and acts as a Boundary Spanner with Law Enforcement, Court Services and other key community partners Coordinates and manages CIT training and service delivery. Participates in management functions of clinical services to adults including hiring and training of staff. Provides crisis intervention, assessments, community/mobile outreach services, and short-term crisis treatment as needed. Assists with the development of diversion plans to avert hospitalizations and/or arrests/time in jail for adults and children, provides consultation regarding hospital admissions and discharges Participates in local and state government planning regarding new initiatives, with a strong emphasis on initiatives targeting justice involved clients. Ensures staff and program compliance with Medicaid, State licensing regulations, grant and other contractual standards, and agency standards (including productivity, documentation and quality of services).   Position Requirements Job Requirements: Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in the state of Kansas; LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LMLP OR LCP. Must have experience with emergency mental health care and/or services provided to justice involved clients.With preference for previous supervision and/or training experience in the field. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills. Includes ability to adapt style of communication. Ability to establish effective working relationships with both Center staff and various agencies. Ability to provide leadership and direction for programs, planning and supervisory purposes. Possesses working knowledge of roles of various regulatory agencies affecting the functioning of a community service organization.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm   Pay Range $47,500 to $55,000   Division Wyandot Center   Number of Openings 1   About the Organization Wyandot Behavioral Health Network (Wyandot BHN) is a family of organizations serving the behavioral health needs of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and beyond. Our network of organizations provides resources for adults, children and families in need of behavioral health services; individuals experiencing homelessness; assistance with housing, employment, and other needs. Wyandot BHN organizations include: • Kim Wilson Housing, Inc. - Supportive housing program • RSI - 24/7 Crisis Center • PACES - Children & adolescents behavioral health care center • Wyandot Center - Adult behavioral health care center   EOE Statement Wyandot Behavioral Health Network's family of organizations: Kim Wilson Housing, PACES, RSI and Wyandot Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Wyandot Behavioral Health Network to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity or expression), disability, handicap, age, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any act of retaliation or discrimination against any person who has filed a complaint or assisted or participated in any investigation involving a complaint is prohibited.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://WyandotInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Recruiter in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 4/18/2024 [Apply Now] Maintenance Technician in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 4/18/2024 [Apply Now] Training Coordinator - Case Management - Adult in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Case Manager - Supportive Housing - Adult in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 4/4/2024 [Apply Now] Vocational Consultant in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 4/4/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Psychiatrist - Adult in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 2/24/2023 [Apply Now] Mental Health Technician - Adult in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 1/29/2024 [Apply Now] Certified Medication Aide - PRN in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 10/4/2023 [Apply Now] Accounts Receivable Specialist in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 1/24/2024 [Apply Now] Nurse LPN PRN in Kansas City, KS Posted on: 8/8/2023 [Apply Now]

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