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The JET Express volunteer driver program provided over 1,200 rides to older adults for medical appointments, grocery store visits and hair appointments, just to name a few.
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More than $350,000 in life crisis assistance funds was distributed for help with rent, utilities, medical bills and other critical needs.

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The Jewish Community Chaplain and 15 Spiritual Care Volunteers made more than 2,200 visits to individuals in 22 hospitals and elder care facilities.

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Employment

 

In-Home Older Adult Therapist  

  • PT 20 HRS/WK 
  • Work location in both KS & MO
  • Competitive salary with PT-eligible benefits

 Position Description:

Two-year grant funded position providing in-home counseling to older adults dealing with depression and co-occurring conditions.  Requires ability and willingness to travel  by car and provide home-based treatment services in Johnson County, KS and Jackson County, MO.  Provide comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and provision of evidence-based treatment approaches of late-life depression and co-occurring conditions.  May include some additional office-based outpatient therapy.  Provide care in coordination with healthcare providers, caregivers, and others.  Work independently and as part of a team of therapists, case managers, and others.  Promote and market the program and develop collaborative relationships with older adult serving organizations and individuals in the community.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Complete home-based comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for older adults dealing with depression and co-occurring conditions.
  • Provide in-home counseling services to older adults and/or their caregivers.
  • Coordinate care with health care providers, caregivers, case managers and others as appropriate.
  • Document all clinical transactions in accordance with agency procedure and policy.
  • Collect and document outcome and other performance data per grant description.
  • Complete interim grant reports in coordination with Clinical Director.
  • Provide caregiver support group
  • Provide some office-based outpatient therapy as caseload permits
  • After-hours on-call on rotation.
  • Market and promote the in-home program through direct and other contact with older adult serving groups and organizations, health care providers, and others as appropriate.

EOE

 

Requirements

  • Licensed masters level mental health professional (dually licensed in MO and KS), Clinical Social Worker preferred
  • Prior mental health experience with older adults
  • Strong assessment and treatment planning skills
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with evidence based- treatment approaches for older adults with depression
  • Ability to market program (including public speaking) to older adult serving organizations, healthcare providers, and others
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and client database
  • Strong organizational, oral, and written skills
  • Works well independently and in a team
  • Must have own reliable transportation and proof of insurance

 

To apply click here

 

 

 

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