Crisis Case Manager

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc • Manhattan, KS

1h

About The Position

Pawnee Mental Health is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic serving 10 counties across North-Central Kansas. Our crisis teams respond when people are overwhelmed, unsafe, or unsure where to turn — and right now, we need compassionate professionals ready to step in and help.

This role directly supports individuals in crisis and helps keep people out of emergency rooms, hospitals, and the justice system by connecting them with timely, community-based care.

As a Crisis Case Manager, you are often one of the first people someone sees during a mental health crisis. You’ll work in the community alongside a clinician or peer support specialist, providing in-person support, helping de-escalate difficult situations, and guiding individuals toward safety and ongoing care.

This is meaningful, fast-paced work for someone who stays calm under pressure and truly wants to make a difference in people’s lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in gerontology, nursing, health, social work, counseling, human development, or family studies, or related area as approved by KDADS SCA/OAA Program Manager, and that individual has at least one (1) year experience in the aging and /or disability field; or
• A Registered Professional Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Kansas with at least one (1) year experience in the aging and/or disability field
• 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.
• Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the needs and challenges of adults and children who experience Severe and Persistent Mental Illness and Severe Emotional Disturbance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Responding quickly to mental health crises in homes, workplaces, or public settings
• Providing face-to-face crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Coordinating care with clinicians, first responders, and community partners
• Assisting with safety planning and connecting individuals to services and resources
• Completing timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Transporting clients and traveling to service locations using company vehicles
• Participating in supervision, training, and team collaboration

Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna (single coverage typically $50–$100/month)
• Dental Insurance – 100% employer-paid for employees
• KPERS Retirement – Lifetime pension program
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
• 8 Paid Holidays each year
• Generous PTO – 12 days your first year, increasing to 18 days after year one
• Paid Medical Leave – 40 hours available immediately upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Supplemental Benefits including short-term disability, additional life insurance, and critical illness coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level