Adult Psychosocial Program Group Leader

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center for Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We treat everyone with the same quality of care, regardless of their ability to pay. As an employee of TGC, you will have the opportunity to help the most vulnerable population in Kansas. We are the only provider that offers counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services all at the same site. We care greatly about our clients and are consistently moving towards a holistic model of care.

Salary and Benefits for Adult Psychosocial Group Leader:

• Base hourly pay rate of $20.52 to $22.93 based on relevant experience 
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays per year
• Aflac, Voluntary Life, and Legal Shield Voluntary Insurance Products
• Paid Education Time Off to obtain CEU’s and Licensure Reimbursement
• Monday-Friday 9:00a-5:00p schedule, no weekends or on call responsibilities

Primary Duties for Adult Psychosocial Group Leader:

• Provide ongoing support and follow-through for client goal attainment in the areas of these life domains: home, financial/insurance, vocational/educational, health, relationships, leisure/recreation, daily living skills, through goal-directed APP activities
• Facilitate groups as assigned and assist with development of group program curriculum
• Provide assertive outreach directed toward engaging and maintaining client relationships.  Meet with clients individually when necessary or assigned
• Assist clients and/or caregivers to locate and use resources to meet defined goals and needs when appropriate
• Update WRAP plans, including crisis plans as needed and at least yearly

Minimum Qualifications for Adult Psychosocial Group Leader:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or human service field preferred.  Equivalent work experience in the human services field, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education, may be considered.
• Required:  Six months of paid or volunteer experience working with individuals in the community   Preferred:  experience working with individuals with mental health issues

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.