YCS Case Manager

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc•Beloit, KS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a private, not-for-profit community mental health center dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to strengthen the wellness of our communities. Operating over 10 counties in North-Central Kansas, we provide a full range of psychotherapy, crisis, medication management, and substance abuse recovery services to over 7000 adults, adolescents, and children every year. Pawnee is the only provider in our service area who welcomes anyone in need of mental health services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – regardless of their insurance, status as a client, or ability to pay. We also believe that all staff have an important role to play in maintaining the wellness of our communities – and we are looking for bright, talented people to fill those roles! As a 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or equivalent work experience
Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and automobile liability insurance
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic computer skills
Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the needs and challenges of youth who experience severe emotional disturbances
Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of children with severe emotional disturbances and developing a plan to enhance their functioning.
Coordinate treatment by identifying and establishing services with various community organizations.
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.
Provide resources and education to families about mental illness.
Assist families with maintaining the benefits they need to successfully continue the rehabilitation process.

Benefits

Monthly incentive (up to $8,000/year) if client care expectations are met
Medical & Vision Insurance
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 8 hours of PTO per month (12 days/year), jumping 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!