Impactful Mobile Crisis Outreach Case Manager

Jocogov; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Government's Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) seeks a Mental Health Case Manager to provide mobile crisis response and short-term case management during weekday business hours. You will engage individuals in crisis, assess needs, and link them to services to prevent hospitalization and unnecessary system involvement.

A bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and a valid KS/MO driver's license are required, with one year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is required.
• KS/MO driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
• Reference/background screening is required for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Engaging individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, building rapport, assessing motivation, and encouraging participation in services.
• Carrying a crisis case management caseload; connecting individuals who have multi-faceted needs to ongoing supports and services.
• Assessing individuals' circumstances to identify their needs and determine eligibility for services across a range of areas, including mental health, medical conditions, aging-related needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and basic needs such as food and housing.
• Responding quickly in crisis moments to various community locations to provide assessment, intervention, referral, and/or connection to higher level of care as needed.
• Working with other Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) Emergency Services teams and law enforcement to coordinate care for individuals in crisis.
• Coordinating with other community agencies to connect clients to needed resources and services.
• Completing and submitting timely documentation regarding services provided.
• Respecting and maintaining confidentiality as defined under HIPAA and agency guidelines.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Rapport building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Johnson County Government's Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) seeks a Mental Health Case Manager to provide mobile crisis response and short-term case management during weekday business hours. You will engage individuals in crisis, assess needs, and link them to services to prevent hospitalization and unnecessary system involvement.

A bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and a valid KS/MO driver's license are required, with one year of related experience preferred.