Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc
Adult Case Manager
Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506
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, 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.
Position includes monthly incentive (up to $8,000 yearly) for meeting client care expectations.
The Role You Play As a 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
Other Duties as Assigned
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.
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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, 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.
Position includes monthly incentive (up to $8,000 yearly) for meeting client care expectations.
The Role You Play As a 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
Other Duties as Assigned
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.
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