Community Case Manager Group Lead

PRAIRIE VIEW INC; Hillsboro (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View in Hillsboro, KS seeks a Group Team Lead & Crisis Services Specialist to design PSR curricula and lead in-school and after-school groups. You will supervise Case Managers and coordinate with schools and community resources for year-round and summer programming.

You’ll deliver strength-based crisis interventions, coordinate care with QMHPs, and liaise with state facilities. Must have a Kansas driver’s license and ability to transport clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of behavioral health sciences or equivalent.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and insurable.
• Ability to pass background checks and restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Group Leadership & Curriculum Design for PSR programs year-round and in summer.
• Supervise Case Managers and staff for curriculum fidelity.
• Crisis Intervention & Community Outreach with schools and resources.
• Direct Clinical Care & Care Coordination with QMHPs and families.

Skills

Group leadership

Crisis intervention

Communication

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health sciences

Job description

Location: Hillsboro, KSPosition Type: Full-TimeSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with schedule flexibility for after-school groups and crisis response)Lead, Innovate, and Support Youth When They Need It MostAre you a dedicated mental health clinician or specialist looking to blend program leadership with impactful direct care? Prairie View is seeking a dynamic Group Team Lead & Crisis Services Specialist in Hillsboro, KS.In this pivotal role, you will take the lead on building and running our psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) group programs—designing evidence-based curriculum, organizing groups, and guiding Case Managers during the school year (in-school and after-school) and throughout the summer. Additionally, you will serve as a key crisis response specialist and liaison between Prairie View, local schools, community resources, and state facilities.What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)Group Leadership & Curriculum DesignCurriculum Building & Oversight: Identify, establish, and implement evidence-based PSR group curricula across the county for year-round and summer programming.Group Management: Organize and actively run group sessions in schools, after-school settings, and community locations.Team Supervision & Coaching: Provide ongoing direction, observation, and training to Case Managers and support staff running groups, ensuring high standards and curriculum fidelity.Community & School Outreach: Meet with local partners and school leaders to expand and strengthen group programming and crisis support across the region.Crisis Intervention & Community SupportImmediate Crisis Response: Deliver strength-based crisis intervention services in homes, schools, and community settings, developing immediate crisis resolution and long-term prevention plans.Outreach & Prevention: Assist clinicians in identifying at-risk youth and engaging families in proactive crisis support and problem-solving.Resource Linking & Advocacy: Connect families with essential community resources, teach life and parenting skills, and advocate for client rights across system levels.Facility Liaison: Serve as the Prairie View Liaison to State Hospitals and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs), attending collaborative treatment planning meetings for shared clients.Direct Clinical Care & Care CoordinationStrength-Based Interventions: Deliver individual, family, and group services aligned with treatment plans set by Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs).Child & Adolescent Focus: Apply strong knowledge of child/adolescent development, safety risk factors, and boundary management to maintain safe, supportive care environments.Inter-Agency Collaboration: Provide case consultations and participate in multi-disciplinary care meetings with internal teams and external agencies.Patient Transportation: Must maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License, pass a driver’s license check, and provide proof of current personal automobile insurance to transport clients for services and activities.Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field of behavioral health sciences or equivalentMinimum Experience: Demonstrated skills in the provision of case managementMust be at least 20 years of ageMust have good listening skills, verbal skills, and written communication skillsMust be able to observe patient demeanor and non-verbal communication for assessment purposesMust be able and willing to have some flexibility in scheduling, to meet patient and organization needsMust maintain Kansas State licensure and appropriate CEU’s where applicableMust be able to communicate effectively with referral sources and external care providersMust have ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and their familiesMust be able to understand the special needs and behaviors of and be able to care for children and adolescents ages 2-18 (up to 22 years old if on the Waiver)Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license and be insurable through Prairie View insurance company.Must be able to pass physical restraining programMust be able to bend, squat, and kneel to do physical activities with childrenMust be proficient at basic keyboarding/word-processing skillsMust be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen, Central Registry Screen, and DCF (Kansas Dept. for Children & Families, formerly SRS) background check