Vocational Counselor (Mental Health Case Manager)

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Johnson County Mental Health is hiring for a Vocational Counselor at their Mission Office. The successful candidate will work as part of the Adult Services Vocational Team, providing supported employment and related services to persons with severe mental illness. The Vocational Counselor works with assigned consumers to establish treatment plan goals and assist in completing action steps toward identified career goals and overall mental health recovery. This work is under the direction and supervision of the Vocational Team Leader. This position specifically provides assistance to consumers to obtain and maintain desired community jobs, and regularly approaches employers and businesses for job development, using evidence-based practices. This position is also responsible for transporting clients on a regular basis. First review of applications will begin on August 5th.

Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
• Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.
• Provides a variety of services for a designated case load of individuals with multi-faceted and/or ongoing needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; initiates and attends individual and/or group meetings and provides services in a community based setting; provides transportation of individuals according to the needs identified in plans; organizes and facilitates skill development and support groups.
• Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is required. Requires KS/MO driver's license, with acceptable driving record.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

One year of related work experience is preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and/or experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.