Mobile Crisis Case Manager

Elizabeth Layton Center Inc•Ottawa, KS

just now•$25 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Elizabeth Layton Center is seeking a Mobile Crisis Case Manager to join our Outpatient Crisis team. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for! Who we are: Elizabeth Layton Center (ELC) is honored to be designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), with locations in Ottawa and Paola, KS. CCBHCs offer a model of care focused on accessible and integrated behavioral health services. Our vision is to be recognized as the provider of choice for coordinated physical and behavioral health services in the communities we serve. ELC specializes in working with underserved populations to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences. What we offer: Competitive compensation A comprehensive benefits package Generous paid time off Wellness resources to support your well-being A collaborative, supportive team environment Ongoing opportunities for professional growth A healthy work-life balance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience necessary to meet State of Kansas licensing regulations?
Possesses the minimum qualifications as documented in the Kansas Case Management Program Standards??
Familiarity with mental health theory and practice?
Clean driving record
Incumbent must pass a security check as required by Medicaid Regulations
Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues?
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing?
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, community agencies, and consumers?
Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences?
Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodations?

Responsibilities

Provide direct service to clients in responding to telephone calls on multiple crisis intervention phone lines while concurrently documenting calls
Address the immediate needs on walk-in/call-in clients who present in the office with a psychiatric crisis
Respond to behavioral health crises in the community at locations such as ERs, LEO locations, schools, and consumer homes
Support the clinical staff in the community by assisting with Mobile Crisis Unit calls
Transport clients to the hospital when needed
Member of 24-hour Crisis team assisting with crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, and mobile emergency response on a rotating schedule
Develop master of Evidence Based models
Education to family in symptomatology, awareness of relapse indicators and handling of crisis situations
Assis in collection of program data, provides reports as necessary to supervisor
Meets direct service expectations
Meets deadlines for daily paperwork and reports
Provides quality documentation
Provides supportive intervention when needs arise outside of scheduled hours
Assists other case managers and consumers as needed to help meet agency’s needs
Other duties as assigned
Completes all required trainings as assigned
Complies with ELC policies and procedures