Mental Health Specialist

Company: SENT

Position: Mental Health Specialist

Job Classification: Exempt, Full-time

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Pay Range: $55-$65K per year, based on experience

Reporting Relationship: Mental Health Director

Location: Onsite, Hi-Crest area

SENT's Mission:

Intentionally walking beside neighbors through loving relationships and strategic development to accomplish the holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County.

SENT's Vision:

Wholistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County, with an emphasis in Hi-Crest.

SENT's Core Values:

Relocation, Redistribution, Reconciliation, Wholistic Approach, Empowerment, Listening to the Community, and Leadership Development.

Position mission: The Mental Health Specialist is responsible to coordinate and conduct client assessments, problem identification, service coordination, counseling, education, advocacy, discharge planning, and organize and coordinate support groups for clients and their families. This supports SENT's mission by ensuring timely and accurate work that is completed in a satisfactory manner exceeding expectations.

Essential Functions:

Clinical Work

Participate in comprehensive evaluation of community members as indicated

Provide individual and group counseling and support to community members

Plan individual school programs to promote a positive and caring school climate and SENT community as needed

Coordinate and facilitate appropriate community services to students as needed

Work with students regarding their social and emotional problems interfering with adjustment and achievement in school and in the community

Develop crisis management plans and respond to crisis situations in school as needed

Help clients develop coping mechanisms

Closely coordinate and monitor services

Responsible for maintaining a filing system

Provide support to classroom teachers as needed Case Management/Community Engagement

Implement appropriate programs, groups, and initiatives to target at-risk populations

Work with community agencies and groups to assist in developing appropriate intervention strategies

Provide appropriate referrals to outside agencies or providers and/or assist clients in finding the needed mental health services

Provide wholistic support by connecting individuals to appropriate resources in the community

Support the mission of SENT by walking alongside community members through loving relationships as they work to reach their goals and overcome barriers

Provide support to community members by assisting with the strategic development of obtainable goals General Responsibilities:

Great work ethic and attitude

Support SENT's strong relationship culture through quality customer service and exceptional teamwork skills

Provide superior client service by resolving problems efficiently and responding timely

Prioritize and manage work effectively

Identify and implement solutions to problems in general and urgent matters

Actively seek to add and enhance knowledge regarding developments and current trends in the industry that will serve SENT's needs

Seek the counsel of supervisor on assignments and financial concerns or other issues as appropriate

Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a team environment to accomplish the tasks necessary to serve and support the company

Flexible to accept additional assignments as requested by leadership

Cross-train for other positions to cover when necessary

Professionalism while representing SENT (onsite, professional and community events and via communications)

Participate and attend meetings as requested

Recommend policies and procedures as they relate to the area of responsibility

Timely responses to inquiries for information to customers, staff, BOD, and vendors

Comply with federal, state, and local laws

Follow SENT's policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned Performance Measurements and Accountability:

Accurate and timely completion of the work assignment

Collaborative relationships are developed and maintained with clients and staff (internal and external)

Team player that accomplishes work tasks in collaboration with others

Ability to change while accepting and supporting management decisions

Achievement of objectives as outlined by leadership

Strict confidence and confidentiality

Maintain HIPAA compliant documentation in a timely manner

Arrive and depart from work timely per schedule

Recommended Training: Christian Community Development Assoc (CCDA); Trauma practices and experience with at-risk communities

Meets the state licensure requirements

Ability to effectively write detailed reports and correspondence

Ability to communicate well and in writing, with parents, patrons, staff, and students

Ability to speak in front of large and/or small groups Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skill, and Ability)

M.S. in Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Social Work or another related field, required

Licensed or licensed-eligible, required

Counseling experience, 3 years required

Bilingual Spanish, preferred

Resident or willing to move to Topeka, KS, preferred

High level strategic planning skills

Ability to make effective decisions that produce positive results

Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to organize work and projects to ensure timely completion

People skills: collaborative spirit, compassionate, and team player

Valid Kansas driver's license

Excellent leadership, management, and communication

Knowledgeable and willing to support the mission, vision, values, and strategies of SENT

Expressed ability and/or references in:

Hard working, detailed, organized, enjoyable to work with

Follow through, accountable and independent execution

Compassionate, perseverance, patient, and empathetic

Able to define necessary boundaries with coworkers, families, and others

Demonstrated ability in working with children, families, volunteers, and community leaders

Demonstrates leadership ability, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills

Demonstrates excellent teamwork skills and working together to achieve successful outcomes

Demonstrates emotional maturity and stability and the ability to handle crisis situations

Demonstrates independent work skills to guide effective decision making and positive results

Person-Centered Case Management (PCCM) certification or a willingness to obtain certification

Willingness to expand knowledge of community resources and develop appropriate connections

Maintain healthy boundaries between self and client

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, as required by HIPAA

Maintain personal qualities that enable effectiveness: realistic, patient, flexible, and self-confident

Ability to be a good advocate

Must clear a background check Candidates that are that are diverse or are bilingual, Spanish speaking, are highly encouraged to apply. SENT is committed to serving the Hi-Crest Neighborhood located in Topeka, KS. We recognize the diversity in our community and value unique strengths of individuals in supporting those who we serve.

Physical Demands:

Speaking, hearing, visual, mobility, dexterity, consistency of temperament, multitasking stamina for stressful situations

Fast-paced environment; some lifting, sitting, standing, walking at will

Lift and move items up to 50 pounds

Sit for extended periods of time

Ability to concentrate on detailed information

Ability to work on the computer for several hours at a time

Ability to bend, kneel and reach items

Must be able to speak and listen effectively

Vision abilities for close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This is a non-smoking work environment, including all premises and other such areas

Travel may be required, along with that entails standard travel risks Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off