Mobile Crisis Case Manager
About The Position
Launch Your Mental Health Career – Become an MCR Case Manager Today! APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT. Position: Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) Case Manager Location: Hays, Kansas Pay: from $28.09 per hour (shift differentials available) | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS Job Type: Full-time | In-person Schedule: 4pm-12am OR 12am-8am | Rotating weekly days | Includes some weekends and holidays as assigned | On-call rotation Why You Should Apply: Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is expanding our crisis services—and we want YOU to join our Mobile Crisis Response team! You’ll respond to real-time mental health crises in the community. This isn’t traditional case management—there are no long-term caseloads. Instead, you’ll provide in-the-moment support to help de-escalate crisis and help individuals find stability. If you’re ready for a rewarding opportunity, and want to be supported by an organization that truly stands by its mission of being “Here for You,” this is your chance. APPLY TODAY!
Requirements
- Experience counts! We accept equivalent work experience in human services (teaching, daycare, CNA, etc.) or a BA/BS degree. One year of related work = one year of college.
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must pass drug screen
- Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS, etc)
- Must maintain a valid driver's license; [MVR will be checked]. No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years
- Physically & mentally capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies
Responsibilities
- Respond directly to mental health crisis calls in the community—meeting individuals where they “live, work, and play”—to provide timely, compassionate, on-site support. [Center vehicle provided].
- Serve as a calm, steady presence during high-stress situations. Use trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to help individuals regain a sense of safety, control, and stability.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary crisis response team, law enforcement, emergency services, and community partners to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.
- Provide short-term, impactful support designed to stabilize individuals in crisis and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
- Develop safety plans, identify coping strategies, and connect individuals & families to community resources and ongoing supports once the immediate crisis has passed.
- Maintain clear, timely documentation of services.
- Participate in required training for crisis response, trauma-informed care, and safety procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: from $28.09 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]
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
