Adult Case Manager

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

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 in 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 - 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 employees like:

• Medical & Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna (single coverage typically $50-$100/month)
• Dental Insurance- 100% employer-paid for employees
• KPERS Retirement- Lifetime pension program
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
• 8 Paid Holidays each year
• Generous PTO - 12 days your first year, increasing to 18 days after year one
• Paid Medical Leave- 40 hours available immediately upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Supplemental Benefits including short-term disability, additional life insurance, and critical illness coverage
• Monthly incentive (up to $8,000 yearly) for meeting client care expectations.

The Role You Play As A Case Manager

As an adult case manager at Pawnee, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of adult clients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness 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. The work of this position is primarily Monday-Friday, 8-5.

• 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 electronic health record
• Provide resources and education to friends, families, and the community about mental illness
• Assist clients with maintaining the benefits they need to successfully continue the rehabilitation process

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is reliable, trustworthy and has a passion for and knowledge of the needs and challenges of adults who experience SPMI. They are patient and friendly, able to develop wide networks of resources to assist their clients.

Requirements

• Required

• 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

• Preferred

• Knowledge of the needs and challenges of adults who experience severe emotional disturbances

• Experience with Microsoft Office

Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.

Salary Description

$20.19/hour