Community Child Case Manager (Wraparound & CPST)

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center; Garnett (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center is seeking a Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) and Targeted Case Management (TCM) specialist to provide face-to-face, community-based services. You will work within individualized treatment plans to help patients stay connected to supports and living in the community.

The role requires collaboration with treating therapists, families, and social service agencies, documentation in the EHR, and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or four years of equivalent education and/or experience in human services.
• Must pass KBI, DCF child & adult abuse checks, motor vehicle screen, and background checks.
• Reliable, insured transportation for work, if required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently in the community.
• Proficient with computers and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face, community-based interventions determined by individualized treatment plan.
• Assist the patient in identifying strategies or treatment options.
• Provide solution-focused interventions, emotional and behavioral management, and problem behavior analysis with the patient.
• Assist the patient in addressing functional deficits by developing goals and objectives and utilizing their strengths and supports.
• Assist patients in remaining in their community locations by identifying precursors or triggers and developing crisis management plans.
• The goals of TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT include helping patients access medical, educational, and other services and coordinating with families, therapists, and supports.
• Wraparound Facilitation: form and guide the wraparound team to create and follow a Plan of Care, with regular team reviews.
• OTHER SERVICES: provide or coordinate psychosocial rehabilitation, independent living/skills building, parent support, and crisis intervention.
• DOCUMENTATION: document services in the EHR and complete required reports and trainings.
• TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY: travel as needed in performing duties.
• WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: regular attendance and ability to operate a vehicle and use a computer.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Computers and word processing

Education

BA/BS degree or four years of equivalent education/experience in human services

Job description

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center is seeking a Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) and Targeted Case Management (TCM) specialist to provide face-to-face, community-based services. You will work within individualized treatment plans to help patients stay connected to supports and living in the community.

The role requires collaboration with treating therapists, families, and social service agencies, documentation in the EHR, and adherence to state regulations.