Sedgwick County* Hiring for CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist – COMCARE at Wichita, Kansas Full Time

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Location: Wichita, KS, US

Company: Sedgwick County

Department: COMCARE

Pay: $11.49 per hour

Work Schedule: Varied schedule M-Sa, 40 hours per week, between 7a – 7p

Provide goal-directed, medically necessary peer support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, as a member of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to assist them to remain in the least restrictive environment. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

As an employee of the CCMHC, they must be able to complete complex tasks by applying standard office policies, authorized instructions, and past precedents to achieve a desired outcome. Employee must quickly recognize emergency or sensitive situations and take appropriate action. Critical decision making and the ability to think through the consequences of a decision are essential in this position.

Service Provision Peer Support Services

+ Peer Support using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being, while meeting the expectations of the CCBHC ACT model.

+ Help consumers regain the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment.

+ Share “lived experience” and model successful behavior and strategies.

Peer Support Group Facilitation

+ Peer Support will make sure that groups are self-contained and goal directed to assist consumers in minimizing or resolving the effects of mental and emotional impairments.

+ Peer Support will make sure that group facilitation is conducted with a recovery focus and using strategies for effective facilitation.

Documentation

+ Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and client response to treatment within prescribed timelines.

+ 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.

+ Enter AIMS data as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must self-identify as a person in recovery from a behavioral health condition and is able to fulfill the KDADS requirements to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Must have a valid Kansas Driver’s license and current proof of automobile insurance. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and meet driver qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County’s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC licensing standards and pass KBI, SRS child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to pers ons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.