Mobile Crisis Case Manager

Description

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

Primary Duties

• Respond across Leavenworth, Atchison and Jefferson County as part of a 2-person team, providing mobile crisis interventions to a variety of individuals in crisis. (Must be able to respond on site within one hour)
• Engaging individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis by building rapport, assessing motivation, and encouraging participation in services.
• Using a Strengths Based perspective to assess individuals' circumstances to identify needs and/or determine resource eligibility.
• Initiate de-escalation procedures when appropriate, consistent with MANDT and Mental Health First Aid procedures.
• Maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with TGC staff as well as referral sources and community partners through accurate, timely, and professional communication.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records in accordance with HIPAA standards
• Comply with TGC’s Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Report any suspected violations of the Corporate Compliance Policy to the Corporate Compliance Officer or the Executive Director.
• Abide by the Personnel Policies and Practices of TGC, including ethical standards, as adopted by the Governing Board, and to represent the Center positively to the community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or TGC management staff.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or human service field preferred.
• Equivalent work experience in the human services field, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education, may be considered.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• PREFERRED: Two or more years of crisis experience in a professional setting

Pay and Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• KPERs Retirement System
• 11 Paid Holidays (prorated)
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly compensation of $26.11 to $28.51, depending upon qualifications

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in computer systems

Benefits

• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly compensation of $26.11 to $28.51, depending upon qualifications
• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• KPERs Retirement System
• 11 Paid Holidays (prorated)

Schedule

• Weekends Required
• Evenings Required (1+ days per week after 5 p)
• 12p to 10p

Salary Description

• $26.11 - $28.51 per hour