School-Based Case Manager

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13516619

**Who We Are**

Pawnee Mental Health is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral

Health Center (CCBHC) helping underserved populations in 10 counties

here in North-Central Kansas.

We are a vibrant community of passionate people looking for our next

teammate you!

**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 childs health record
• 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!