Military Treatment Coordinator

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc • Manhattan, KS

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About The Position

Pawnee Mental Health is a nonprofit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving underserved populations across 10 counties in North-Central Kansas. We are committed to expanding access to high-quality behavioral health care while strengthening the communities we serve.

At Pawnee Mental Health, we support our employees the same way we support our clients - with care, stability, and meaningful investment in your future.

Pawnee Mental Health Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Military Treatment Coordinator to support active-duty service members, veterans, and their families across our region.

This role is more than coordination!. It is leadership, advocacy, and partnership-building. You will serve as the bridge between Pawnee Mental Health, Fort Riley, the VA, and community providers to ensure military-connected clients receive culturally competent, coordinated, and high-quality behavioral health care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human service field, equivalent work experience, or a combination of work experience in the human service field and education with one year of experience substituting for one year of education.
• Two years of experience working with the active-duty military population and/or veteran population.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite, especially Teams.
• Ability to teach and train on best practices regarding treatment of the military and veteran population.
• All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Current, active, unincumbered license to practice as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• One year leadership, supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of the needs and challenges of adults who experience severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Pawnee Mental Health and military/veteran partners including Fort Riley and the VA
• Provide community-based assistance, outreach, and resource referrals
• Train and educate staff on best practices in military- and veteran-informed care
• Oversee and strengthen Pawnee’s Military & Veteran Treatment Program
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care
• Develop and refine policies related to military and veteran services
• Represent Pawnee in community committees and military-related events

Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna (single coverage typically $50–100/month)
• Dental Insurance – 100% FREE for employees
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS) – secure lifetime pension program
• Life Insurance up to 150% of annual income & Long-Term Disability – NO COST
• 8 Paid Holidays annually
• Generous PTO – 15 days your first year, increases to 24 days at your 1-year anniversary
• 40 hours of Paid Medical Leave immediately upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental options including short-term disability, critical illness, ambulance transport, hospital indemnity, and more

What This Job Offers

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