Crisis Case Manager

High Plains Mental Health Center • Hays, KS

17h • Onsite

About The Position

High Plains Mental Health Center is launching one of Kansas’s first Crisis Intervention Centers (CIC), a 24/7 inpatient facility aimed at transforming mental health care in northwest Kansas. The CIC eases the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortens inpatient waitlists, and provides critical mental health services close to home. As a Case Manager at the CIC, you will guide individuals through challenging moments, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure clients receive necessary care, resources, and support during their stay and after discharge.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and respond to emergencies.
• Must pass KBI and KDADS background checks.
• Must pass drug test.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and insurable driving record (no substance-related incidents within 5 years).
• Must meet all health screenings, TB testing, and physical clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or substance abuse treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharge planning in collaboration with the Clinical Director and care team.
• Serve as a key liaison between clients, families, legal reps, and community service providers.
• Develop and implement person-centered treatment and discharge plans focused on recovery, stability, and long-term success.
• Identify appropriate services or placements following discharge and ensure timely, effective referrals (housing, outpatient care, substance use treatment, etc.).
• Advocate for clients’ rights and ensure their voice is heard throughout their care journey.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of all case coordination efforts in compliance with HIPAA and KDADS regulations.
• Work to remove common barriers to discharge such as lack of housing, transportation, or insurance.
• Support the development of client-centered tools like WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plans).
• Complete all required training in trauma-informed care, de-escalation, crisis response, and more.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: from $28.09-31.09 per hour [earn $1-$3 more per hour with shift differentials!]
• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• Holiday pay [8 hours holiday pay in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes 7 holidays]
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $500 SIGN-ON BONUS [awarded after successful completion of 90-day orientation]

What This Job Offers

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