Youth Behavioral Health Case Manager

About the role

The role involves assessing the needs of children with severe emotional disturbances and developing a plan to enhance their functioning. Responsibilities also include coordinating treatment by identifying and establishing services with various community organizations.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Document plans and updates in the child’s health record
• Provide resources and education to families about mental illness
• Aid families in maintaining the benefits needed for successful rehabilitation

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 youth who experience severe emotional disturbances
• PREFERRED: Experience with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Reliability and trustworthiness
• Ability to manage high-stress situations professionally
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills

Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans through BCBS or Aetna
• Dental Insurance: 100% FREE
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)
• Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income
• Long-term disability insurance at NO COST
• Paid holidays: 8 paid holidays throughout the year
• Paid medical leave: 40 hours of paid medical leave immediately upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support resources for personal and professional life
• Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more

Pay

$20.19/hour

Schedule

Your schedule is up to you, but evening work is required.