Community Case Manager Group Lead

Prairie View; Hillsboro (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View in Hillsboro, KS is seeking a Group Team Lead & Crisis Services Specialist to lead PSR group programs, design curricula, and guide Case Managers across school-year and summer cycles. You will also coordinate crisis response and act as a liaison with schools, families, and community resources.

The role combines leadership with direct care, including immediate crisis services and long-term planning, in a responsive, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health sciences or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skills in the provision of case management.
• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication.
• Must maintain Kansas licensure and CEU's where applicable.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents and families.
• Valid Kansas driver's license and insurable.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead PSR group curricula design and oversight for year-round and summer programs.
• Organize and run group sessions in schools, after-school settings, and community locations.
• Supervise and coach Case Managers and support staff.
• Engage with local schools and community partners to expand programming and crisis support.
• Deliver crisis intervention services in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Link families to essential community resources and advocate for client rights.
• Attend collaborative treatment planning meetings with state facilities and internal teams.

Skills

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Observation skills

Flexibility

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interagency collaboration

Child/adolescent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Hillsboro, KS 67063 Location: Hillsboro, KS

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 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 Most

Are 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 Design

• Curriculum 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 Support

• Immediate 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 Coordination

• Strength-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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in related field of behavioral health sciences or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: Demonstrated skills in the provision of case management
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must have good listening skills, verbal skills, and written communication skills
• Must be able to observe patient demeanor and non-verbal communication for assessment purposes
• Must be able and willing to have some flexibility in scheduling, to meet patient and organization needs
• Must maintain Kansas State licensure and appropriate CEU's where applicable
• Must be able to communicate effectively with referral sources and external care providers
• Must have ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and their families
• Must 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 program
• Must be able to bend, squat, and kneel to do physical activities with children
• Must be proficient at basic keyboarding/word-processing skills
• Must be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen, Central Registry Screen, and DCF (Kansas Dept. for Children & Families, formerly SRS) background check