JOB TITLE: Lead Nurse

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible to the Chief Operating Officer

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Lead Nurse provides nursing oversight and coordination of residents in being served at The Villages, Inc. This position supports medication management, nursing coordination, health screenings, medical documentation, and collaboration with outside providers.

E = essential function, M = marginal function

DUTIES:

1. Provides nursing oversight and coordination for residents admitted to The Villages. (E)

2. Coordinates medical appointments, medication management, and communication with psychiatric and medical providers. (E)

3. Completes health screenings, medication reconciliation, and nursing documentation. (E)

4. Supports crisis response and stabilization efforts for youth experiencing behavioral health crises. (E)

5. Collaborates with QMHP staff, direct care staff, case management, guardians, hospitals, and community providers. (E)

6. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning, trainings, and quality improvement efforts. (E)

7. Develops, coordinates, and oversees nursing staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and continuity of care

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Kansas nursing license as an RN required. Pass a KBI and CANIS background check. Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license, a good driving record, and be insured by The Villages’ insurance company. Able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds.

PREFERRED: Experience working with youth, behavioral health, residential treatment, or crisis services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Additional duties may be added, or changes may be made at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer. These duties may be assigned orally.

JOB TITLE: Clinician LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible to the Chief Opera􀆟ng Officer

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Clinician provides expert mental health services within The Villages’ Programs. Repor􀆟ng to the Program Director, the Clinician is responsible for delivering trauma-informed clinical consulta􀆟ons, assessments, safety planning, and therapeu􀆟c interven􀆟ons to support youth and families. This role collaborates closely with case managers, program specialists, and community partners to ensure integrated, evidence-based mental health care and provides oversight for the residents’ mental and emo􀆟onal health.

E = essential function, M = marginal function

DUTIES:

1. Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnos􀆟c evalua􀆟ons for youth par􀆟cipants. (E)

2. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans incorpora􀆟ng evidence-based therapeu􀆟c modali􀆟es such as Trauma-Focused Cogni􀆟ve Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Atachment, Regula􀆟on, and Competency (ARC). (E)

3. Provides individual, group, and family therapy sessions focused on trauma recovery, emo􀆟onal regula􀆟on, and behavioral health. (E)

4. Offers crisis interven􀆟on and safety planning as needed to support youth in acute distress. (E)

5. Consults with program staff and community partners to integrate clinical insights into case management and youth engagement strategies. (E)

6. Maintains detailed, 􀆟mely, and confiden􀆟al clinical documenta􀆟on in compliance with agency and funding requirements. (E)

7. Par􀆟cipates in mul􀆟disciplinary team mee􀆟ngs, training, and con􀆟nuous quality improvement efforts. (E)

8. Assists in training staff on trauma-informed care prac􀆟ces and mental health awareness. (E)

9. Upholds ethical standards and confiden􀆟ality in all clinical interac􀆟ons. (E)

QUALIFICATIONS

A master’s degree from an accredited clinical program in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or a related behavioral health field in which direct clinical experience is required. Current Kansas licensure or eligibility for licensure as an LMLP, LMSW, LSCSW, LPC, LCPC, or equivalent. Ability to pass all required background checks, including KBI and CANIS. A good driving record that meets insurance requirements for The Villages. Able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds. Flexibility to provide services during evenings or weekends as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Additional duties may be added, or changes may be made at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer. These duties may be assigned orally.