Caring. Hope. Giving back. Working on a team doing groundbreaking work in crisis care, utilizing all the components of the best practice crisis continuum here in Douglas County.

Do these words resonate with you? If so, please keep reading.

Our goal at the Bert Nash Center is to build a healthier community by responding to needs and working to restore lives. We accomplish this by believing in our team. Each person that works for the Bert Nash Center contributes directly to the success of our clients, organization, and community.

Our values of compassion, integrity, equity, and hope reflect in everything we do. 

Pay is based on experience starting at $57,000 - $80,000 per year, Full time - 40 hours per week, exempt, benefits eligible. The hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.

Eligible for Retention bonus of $6,000, based on fulfillment of 1 year of service.  Contact HR for additional details.  Bert Nash offers excellent benefits which include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of The Mobile Response Team Therapist will serve as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) by providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for behavioral health issues. 

This role requires proactive multitasking and coordination.  The clinician must embrace Bert Nash's mission to advance the health of the Douglas County community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments.  We fulfill this mission by responding to needs, restoring lives, and building a healthy community.  The qualified candidate will have a strong desire to provide intensive crisis intervention services to the community, be well versed in suicide and safety assessments, be willing to strongly advocate for the best interests of the clients we serve and have a strong passion for public services.

Some specific duties include:

The Therapist will respond as a part of team in the community to prevent more intrusive and restrictive levels of care.

• Conducting screening assessment interviews including a mental status, assessment of suicidal/homicidal risk, and an evaluation of whether this individual meets the inpatient psychiatric admission criteria;
• Providing crisis counseling and determining as a matter of course, whether the client would benefit by referral to outpatient services as an alternative to hospitalization;
• Conducting Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medicaid, Reform, Juvenile Justice Center and Douglas County Jail Screens as requested;
• Testifying in Court when involuntary hospitalization is required to assure safety. Completion of all paperwork associated with the screening conducted;
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job;
• Complete all required trainings to fulfill job duties in a timely manner; and
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as circumstances warrant

Qualifications:

Including but not limited to:

• The highest terminal academic degree in the fields of clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work, or psychiatric nursing
• Expertise in diagnosis, evaluation, treatment planning and service delivery;
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board;
• A minimum of two years' experience in an outpatient mental health setting (or similar setting) providing screening, psychiatric evaluation, crisis/emergency service, and diagnosis;
• Reliable transportation; and a valid, unrestricted driver's license;
• Prior computer experience and basic computer fluency;
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse publics;
• Flexibility in assigned working hours;
• A commitment to interdisciplinary and community mental health center approaches; and
• An energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace.

Bert Nash Center requires proof of Covid-19 immunization prior to starting any position. Covid-19 vaccine series must be completed or in process to be cleared for new hire orientation.