Youth Client Support Provider

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc • Concordia, KS

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About The Position

This position is also eligible to earn a monthly bonus (up to $2,000 annually) by meeting basic client care expectations.

Who We Are
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 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!

If that’s a mission that excites you, read on!

The Role You Play
As a CSP at Pawnee, you will be responsible for helping children with Severe Emotional Disturbances and their families by providing attendant care. You will work with children alone and in groups, developing and performing activities to enhance functioning based on their treatment plans. This position will require evening work; however, your schedule is up to you.
The Day-to-Day
Developing activities to enhance the child’s functioning, within established treatment plans
Working directly with children ages 4-18, individually and in groups, providing services on site or in their home, school, or community
Scheduling services and documenting progress in the child’s health record
Training in crisis response procedures and providing 1-on-1 support to clients in crisis
Other Duties as Assigned
Being an on-call resource for crisis services
Assist with medication compliance
Acting as an advocate for mental health rights and community integration
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is reliable and trustworthy, (you will be expected to set and keep your own schedule!), and has experience/a passion for working with children. They are also flexible and creative, as we give CSPs the freedom to plan out activities themselves. 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

• High School graduate or equivalent
• At least 21 years of age or older
• 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

• Some post-secondary education in human services and/or related work experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Developing activities to enhance the child’s functioning, within established treatment plans
• Working directly with children ages 4-18, individually and in groups, providing services on site or in their home, school, or community
• Scheduling services and documenting progress in the child’s health record
• Training in crisis response procedures and providing 1-on-1 support to clients in crisis
• Being an on-call resource for crisis services
• Assist with medication compliance
• Acting as an advocate for mental health rights and community integration

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.
• 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 10 hours of PTO per month (15 days/year), jumping to 24 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
• Education Level: High school or GED