Mental Health Clinician - Part Time - Weekend Overnights

ReDiscover is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to add to our Kansas City Assessment & Triage Location!

WHO WE ARE

ReDiscover has been known for over 50 years as a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri with a mission of delivering efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people we serve. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is “Passionate About People” as we support our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by a mental illness or substance use.

WHAT WE DO

The Kansas City Assessment & Triage Center (KC-ATC) is a comprehensive crisis and stabilization program serving the needs of Kansas City’s at risk population. Employing a multidisciplinary staff, KC-ATC is a resource for Law Enforcement, Hospital Emergency Departments and Community Mental Health programs in the greater Kansas City area.

At ReDiscover, while every day is different, a typical day may include the following roles and responsibilities:

• Provides brief assessment, discharge planning, and will assist in coordination of follow-up services as appropriate for adults who are ReDiscover Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center (KC-ATC) clients.
• Ensures clients receive the services they need in order to improve their functioning in the community and in accordance with the standards of clinical practice established by the State of Missouri and the policies and procedures of ReDiscover.
• Assists the facility as directed or in the absence of the Team Leader or Program Manager in answering all incoming calls, taking referrals, greeting visitors/clients, completing triage/intake assessments, obtaining collateral information and medical/psychiatric histories on clients in crisis arriving to KC-ATC.
• Collect and maintain information about clients and document interactions within ReDiscover’s designated electronic medical record.
• Communicate and collaborate with an internal multi-disciplinary team to address various aspects of wellness and ensure positive communication regarding the coordination of client care.

We are focused on your development and will spend time helping you continue to grow as a Mental Health Clinician. However, here are some things that you will need prior to starting with ReDiscover:

• Availability to work a part-time schedule (20 hours per week) Fridays from 11:00pm-7:00am and Saturdays from 7:00pm-7:00am. Weekend shifts might be available.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health).
• Active Provisional Counselor license (PLPC) through the state of Missouri or a Master Social Worker license (LMSW) with registered supervision with the Missouri Division of Professional Registration for licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in a minimum requirement.
• Active clinical license in the State of Missouri which includes: Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred.
• A valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work.
• At least two (2) years experience in a direct service for discharge planning in a mental health setting preferred.
• Knowledge of the community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred.
• Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.