Location: Manhattan,KS, USA
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for the School-Based Services Case Management position!
Position includes a monthly incentive (up to $8,000/year) if client care expectations are met!
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 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!
If that's a mission that excites you, read on!
What We Offer
Pawnee is proud to offer a full range of benefits to all our full-time staff! We are able to offer a full range of health, dental, and vision insurance through the State of Kansas, as well as a retirement plan through KPERS. We are also proud to provide competitive wages, generous paid time off, and several voluntary benefits like ambulance and disability insurance, among others.
The Role You Play
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 Day-to-Day
* 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
Who You Are
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
Qualifications:
Required:
* 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.
Preferred:
* 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
Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks and drug screening must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.
Salary Description
$20.19/hour