Crisis Clinical Manager

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc•Manhattan, KS

53d•$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pawnee Mental Health is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) serving underserved populations in 10 counties in North-Central Kansas. They are seeking a passionate individual to join their team as a Crisis Clinical Manager. This role offers a total compensation of $100,000+, including comprehensive benefits and bonus opportunities.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or a closely related field from an accredited institutional setting.
Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board of the State of Kansas and able to meet the statutory definition of Qualified Mental Health Professional.
Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
Basic personal computer skills.
Reliable transportation.
A valid driver’s license and automobile insurance maintained in accordance with Pawnee policy and procedure.
Clinical license.

Nice To Haves

State-approved QMHP and Case Management training from KDADs (will be completed at first available opportunity after employment if not already obtained).
Experience with Microsoft Office Software.
1-2 years of supervisory experience.
Previous experience as a clinician working with clients in acute and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision and oversight to the Transitional Services Team, Outpatient Crisis Team and Mobile Crisis Team.
Oversees grants and EBTs utilized in the grant process.
Assists in community care coordination, building relationships and creating access to resources throughout the service area.
Supervises the development and day-to-day functions of the mobile crisis team, daytime crisis team and transitional CM over the 10-county Pawnee Mental Health service area.
Ensures mobile crisis teams provide community-based intervention wherever individuals are, including at home or work.
Supports emergency department and justice system diversion through two-person teams (case manager and peer support professional).
Focuses outpatient crisis team on connecting clients to services and resources after crisis interaction or psychiatric hospitalization discharge.
Focuses Transitional CM on clients in the Serenity Transitional Housing Program and part-time benefits specialist work, emphasizing housing and benefit connection for care access.
Ensures mobile crisis services include triage/screening (including suicidality), de-escalation/resolution, coordination with medical and behavioral health services, and crisis planning/follow-up.
Provides clinical staffing and support to the 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit, potentially requiring working unit shifts and answering after-hours calls.
Sets the clinical tone for the Crisis Department to ensure mission and vision execution.
Recruits, trains, and retains appropriate clinical level staffing for the CSU and mobile crisis teams.
Gathers and reports on data requirements for grant programs and other state reporting needs.
Reviews client incidents with staff as outlined in policy and procedure.
Meets administrative and clinical documentation requirements in terms of content and timeliness.
Attends and actively participates in clinical supervision and program staffing, providing input on clinical and program issues.
Maintains and advances knowledge and skills related to the position or field of work.
Adheres to standards, policies, and instructions established by PMHS Policy and Procedure and applicable ethical codes.
Reviews and complies with the Pawnee Code of Conduct.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Ensures outcome measurement instruments and other documentation for grants/EBP are completed in a timely manner.
Collaborates and consults with other professionals on behalf of clients.
Participates in community initiatives that enhance the integration of care.
Aids in access to recommended services such as inpatient hospitalization, substance abuse services, outpatient therapy, Adult Community Services, and other psychiatric services.
Meets and complies with all administrative and clinical documentation requirements for clinical staff.
Works cooperatively with Pawnee staff and outside agencies in sharing resources and expertise.
Carries out all job duties with minimal supervision.

Benefits

$2,500 bonus payable upon reaching the 6-month employment milestone, with an additional $2,500 bonus payable upon reaching the 12-month employment milestone, for a total bonus of $5,000.
Therapists have the opportunity to earn bonus pay by meeting client care expectations and holding groups.
Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans offered through BCBS or Aetna – prices for single coverage between $50-100/month.
Dental Insurance: 100% FREE for employees.
Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program.
Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income.
Long-term disability insurance at NO COST.
8 paid holidays throughout the year.
Generous PTO: Start earning 10 hours of PTO per month (15 days/year), jumps to 24 days/year on your first anniversary.
40-hour bank of paid medical leave IMMEDIATELY upon hire.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more.