School-Based Case Manager

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc • Junction City, KS

6h

About The Position

Pawnee Mental Health is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) helping underserved populations in 10 counties here in North-Central Kansas.

We are a vibrant community of passionate people looking for our next teammate – you!

Case Managers at Pawnee have the opportunity to earn up to $8,000 per year in bonus pay by meeting their client care expectations.

At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package. This includes top tier benefits like:

Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs 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.
OTHer insurances: Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at NO COST.
Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
Generous PTO: Start earning 8 hours of PTO per month (12 days/year), jumping to 18 days/year on your first anniversary.
Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 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!

As a school-based case manager at Pawnee, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of children with severe emotional disturbances and developing a plan to enhance their functioning in the school setting primarily. You will also be responsible for coordinating treatment by identifying and establishing services with various community organizations. This position will require evening work; however, your schedule is up to you.
The ideal candidate is reliable and trustworthy, (you will be expected to set and keep your own schedule after all!), and has a passion for working with children. They are also an excellent multitasker – someone who is organized and capable of bringing their own structure to a job. Finally, you will be working with high-needs children, so a proven ability to manage high-stress situations eloquently, tactfully, and professionally is required.

If that describes you, apply now!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or equivalent work experience, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education with one year of experience substituting for one year of education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
• A valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance maintained in accordance with Pawnee policy and procedure.
• Basic personal computer skills which enable the entry, retrieval and use of electronic data required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks and drug screening must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the needs and challenges of consumers who experience serious symptoms or mental illness and their families.
• Experience working in or in collaboration with school communities

Responsibilities

• Work with the treatment team to identify treatment goals and strategies
• Identify, establish, and coordinate treatment services by liaising with schools or other outside organizations
• Build relationships with clients and their families while helping them make informed choices to meet their basic needs
• Appropriately document plans and updates in the child’s health record
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Provide resources and education to families about mental illness
• Assist families with maintaining the benefits they need to successfully continue the rehabilitation process

Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs 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 and long-term disability insurance at NO COST.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous PTO: Start earning 8 hours of PTO per month (12 days/year), jumping to 18 days/year on your first anniversary.
• Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 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!

What This Job Offers

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