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Therapist - Early Intervention Team Leader 

Description

Wyandot BHN is seeking a full time Therapist for the Early Intervention Team (EIT) serving individuals (15-36) experiencing First Episode Psychosis. The Team Leader provides psychoeducation and support to family systems for the purpose of improving comprehension, resiliency, and coping skills. Engages the community in education about psychosis to build connections and foster referrals.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Manage Coordinated Specialty Care program, including administrative services and quality management
  • Screen, assess, and recruit individuals and family members for the program
  • Provide psychoeducation and support to family systems through modularized Family Education Program
  • Lead weekly team meetings to review progress, obstacles, and goals for each participant
  • Program development to include marketing, education, and community outreach
  • Obtain and complete assessments, data entry, and analysis for submission of Quarterly Reviews to Kansas Department for Aging and Disability services
  • Monitor areas of grant funding to promote barrier reduction, staff development, and client engagement
  • Present and represent the program at mental health conferences as well as board and stakeholder meetings
  • Coordinate services across Wyandot organizations, primarily but not limited to children and young adult services
  • Serve as liaison for community Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Recovery program

 
Position Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Possesses Master’s degree in social service field
  • Valid Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board license or certification required
  • Skilled at coordinating with colleagues and representatives of other agencies
  • Knowledge about developmental stages and issues impacting youth and young adults
  • Engagement and outreach skills to establish relationships with individuals, families, and community partners
  • Ability to communicate directly and effectively with both written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for helping individuals new to illness and patience within stages of change
  • Experience with grant and program development preferred
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and after hours coverage, as needed
  • Knowledgeable about working effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic populations
  • Ability to initiate and develop solutions in clinical and other job related situations
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Days  
Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Pay Range $42,000 to $47,000  
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



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