Impactful Community-Based Client Support Specialist

Pawnee Mental Health Services; Marysville (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HRSA- Health Workforce: Loan Repayment

Continuing Education: up to 5 days of

Medical & Vision Insurance: BCBS or A

Dental Insurance: 100% covered

KPERS retirement

Life Insurance: up to 150% of income

Paid Holidays: 8

Generous PTO: 12–24 days/year

Paid Medical Leave: 40 hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Pawnee Mental Health Services is hiring dedicated professionals to provide community-based mental health support. You will engage clients in various settings, develop person-centered plans, and coordinate resources with families and treatment teams.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and ongoing professional development. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continuing education, with a focus on improving client outcomes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or equivalent, or combined experience with one year substituted for education.
• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
• Basic computer skills for electronic data entry and records.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in the community where needed (school, work, home, etc.).
• Provide outreach, support, referral to services, and connect resources.
• Develop and document treatment goals with input from client and family.
• Monitor progress and adjust the person-centered plan as needed.
• Advocate for client rights and preserve confidentiality.
• Implement scheduled activities including exercise, socialization, and outings.
• Provide individual therapeutic interventions for symptom management and skill development.
• Review client incidents with supervisor and document reports.
• Educate client and family about mental illness upon request.
• Meet administrative and clinical documentation requirements timely.
• Attend supervision and contribute to team discussions.
• Crisis management and coordination of emergency services when needed.
• Travel to community settings to deliver services using personal or company vehicle.
• Enter and maintain clinical schedule in the EHR.
• Advance knowledge through training and supervisor-directed development.
• Comply with agency policies, ethics, and Pawnee Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
• Complete required state training at first opportunity.
• Collaborate with Management and staff to pursue the agency mission.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or equivalent

One year of experience substituting for education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pawnee Mental Health Services is hiring dedicated professionals to provide community-based mental health support. You will engage clients in various settings, develop person-centered plans, and coordinate resources with families and treatment teams.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and ongoing professional development. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continuing education, with a focus on improving client outcomes and