Case Manager — Behavioral Health & Crisis Support

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

KPERS retirement

Life insurance

EAP (Counseling)

PTO

Job summary

Bert Nash Center in Lawrence, KS is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Behavioral Health/Case Support role. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $27.86 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, EAP and generous PTO.

The team emphasizes compassion, integrity, equity and hope in serving clients and the community. Responsibilities include assessing symptoms, treatment planning, skills-building, counseling, crisis outreach and coordination

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (psychology, social work, or psychiatric nursing preferred) or four years of equivalent experience in human services.
• Ability to relate to people experiencing mental health and housing crises.
• Experience with individuals who have serious mental illness and substance use history.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.

Responsibilities

• Help clients understand symptoms and minimize their impact on daily life.
• Complete strength assessments and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Assist clients in learning new skills to support recovery.
• Provide supportive counseling and targeted interventions to improve functioning.
• Complete individualized assessments and identify strategies for treatment.
• Provide outreach and crisis intervention to enable timely access to services.
• Flexibly support after-hour access across Bert Nash CMHC locations.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

BA/BS degree (psychology, social work or psychiatric nursing) or 4 years relevant experience

Job description

Bert Nash Center in Lawrence, KS is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Behavioral Health/Case Support role. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $27.86 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, EAP and generous PTO.

The team emphasizes compassion, integrity, equity and hope in serving clients and the community. Responsibilities include assessing symptoms, treatment planning, skills-building, counseling, crisis outreach and coordination