Client Support Provider - Youth

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc•Manhattan, KS

About The Position

Pawnee Mental Health is a mission-driven, non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving 10 counties across North-Central Kansas. We provide behavioral health services to children and families who need support the most, and we are actively seeking compassionate professionals who want meaningful, hands-on work in their community. We are proud of our team-oriented culture, where every role matters and every employee plays a part in helping clients build healthier, more stable lives. As a Client Support Provider (CSP), you work directly with children ages 4–18 who are experiencing Severe Emotional Disturbances (SED). Your presence, consistency, and creativity help children develop skills, confidence, and stability both at home and in their community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with kids, thrives on relationship-based work, and wants a job that feels purposeful at the end of the day.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
21 years-of-age or older
Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
Basic personal computer skills which enable the entry, retrieval and use of electronic data.
A valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance maintained in accordance with Pawnee policy and procedure.
CSPs in some regions may be required to provide crisis services, and therefore will be required to work rotating on-call shifts.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in a human services field and/or related work experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

Provide attendant care to children with SED through individual and group activities
Develop and facilitate age-appropriate activities that support each child’s treatment goals
Deliver services in homes, schools, on-site locations, and community settings
Coordinate schedules with families, including evening availability as needed
Document services and progress in each child’s health record
Receive training in crisis response and provide one-on-one support during crisis situations
Support medication compliance and advocate for children’s mental health needs and community inclusion

Benefits

Up to $2,000 annually in bonus pay by meeting client care expectations
Competitive compensation package, including salary, bonus potential, and benefits
Medical and Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna, with single coverage typically $50 to $100 per month
Dental Insurance, 100 percent employer-paid
KPERS Retirement with a lifetime pension program
Life Insurance up to 150 percent of annual salary and long-term disability at no cost
Eight paid holidays each year
Generous PTO starting at 12 days per year and increasing to 18 days after your first anniversary
Paid Medical Leave with a 40-hour bank available immediately upon hire
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Optional supplemental benefits including additional life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and ambulance transportation