Share Email Opening Title Therapist Mental Health/SUD-Youth  Description Purpose: To provide individual therapy, assessments, and substance use disorder treatment with primarily children/adolescents. Provide initial follow-up with clients and staff to ensure customer satisfaction. Accountabilities: Will conduct mental health evaluations/intake assessments for youth. Will conduct substance abuse evaluations/assessments for youth. Will provide substance abuse education/prevention session(s) as needed for youth. Will provide Youth Level I and Level II outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment (individual and family based therapy, group therapy) for youth. Will provide liaison services for youth to enter Residential/Intermediate Treatment when appropriate. Will provide aftercare and/or reintegration services treatment for youth, (or liaison to appropriate program.) Will participate in treatment team meetings related to clients, provide progress updates. Will maintain appropriate clinical documentation on all clients served and meet all agency standards. Will create substance abuse related educational and resource material for parents/guardians of youth in services, and community partners, as necessary. Will provide professional guidance and resources to WBHN staff as needed for treatment of youth. Will keep current on new drug trends in the community and utilize the knowledge to inform SUD care and evidence-based practices. Will participate in task forces or committees to attempt problem solving regarding substance abuse issues internally and in collaboration with community partners. Identifies strengths and needs of client/consumer and families and acts to involve them in planning for desired services. Meets weekly with manager for supervision and is open and responsive to feedback regarding job performance and service delivery. Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor or designate.   Qualifications: Education: master’s degree and current licensure in Kansas as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and master’s Level Addictions Counselor (LMAC), with preference given to clinical licensure. If not currently licensed as a LMAC, must be able to obtain licensure within 90 days of employment. Experience: Prior experience providing effective, efficient therapeutic services to children/adolescents facing severe emotional disturbance mental health illness. Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of trends and issues, laws and regulations related to the development and delivery of therapeutic services helpful. Ability to establish relationships with clients and treatment teams. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities under changing circumstances and timeframes. Ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences. Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative manner with colleagues and representatives of other agencies. Familiar with mental health theory and practice. Familiar with treatment approaches to treatment substance use disorders with an emphasis on co-occurring disorders Organizational skills to assist in managing a caseload, keeping up with progress notes and treatment plans. Screening Solutions and Medicaid/Medicare Reimbursable inquiries.   Location/Travel/Work Conditions and Considerations: Based at a central office, light travel is required to other locations, businesses, and community sites to meet organizational needs. Workday regularly includes multiple and/or conflicting demands.   Position Requirements       Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm   Pay Range Starting Salary $75,000   Division PACES   Number of Openings 3   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. 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