Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC) - KC Metro

Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC) provide case management and care coordination services to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. The key to the success of this program is connecting ICC clients with needed services within the community and continued care coordination to address system barriers that are present.

ICC’s serve as a central point of contact and work to facilitate effective communication with the multiple stakeholders often involved with this client population (hospital social workers, Community Mental Health Centers, DCF workers, Probation/Parole & Law Enforcement Officers, Primary Healthcare Providers, etc.) to prevent or reduce the need for admission to hospitals, detoxes or jails by assisting the client to get into needed services.

Primary Goals of ICC

Avoid unnecessary and inappropriate admissions to State Hospitals, by connecting ICC clients to resources in their home communities;

Reduce the amount of bed days used when admission to a hospital is needed;

Improve quality of life by assisting ICC clients obtain housing and services.

Qualifications:

Masters or Bachelor level preparation with experience in social work, health care field, and behavioral health or substance abuse systems is preferred.

Licensure through the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board of KS. 

• LAC – Licensed Addictions Counselor
• LMAC – Licensed Masters Addictions Counselor
• LCAC – Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
• LMFT - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• LMLP - Licensed Masters Level Psychologist
• LMSW - Licensed Masters Social Worker
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor 

Considerations will be given to candidates with extensive experience working with diverse communities around substance misuse and/or behavioral health. 

Experience and ability to use multiple computer applications including, but not limited to:

• Microsoft 365 Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to document client progress in electronic medical record
• Internet/Cloud based applications and platforms

A valid driver's license, dependable transportation and proof of auto insurance must be maintained. 

Ability to lift 25 lbs on a sporadic basis is beneficial. 

Benefits:

Salary is based on level of education and experience.
Full benefits package available including health, dental, vision and term life insurance as well as Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Application Instructions

For more information, contact:
Kris Carnahan, Director of Operations & Administrative Services
Heartland Regional Alcohol & Drug Assessment Center
913-789-0952 or 1-800-281-0029