Mental Health Navigator & Case Manager - Public Service

Johnson County Government; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Government seeks a Health Navigator (Mental Health Case Manager) in Olathe, KS. This role supports individuals with severe mental illness by linking them to physical and behavioral health services and coordinating with community supports.

The Health Navigator provides short-term case management for individuals receiving medication services and engages in community outreach, assessments, and plan implementation with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required.
• Driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Education/Experience substitutions allowed: experience may be substituted for degree; education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and determine service eligibility.
• Develops plans to address the needs of individuals and coordinates resources and services to meet short-term or long-term goals.
• Networks with community agencies to research and coordinate resources and services.
• Provides services for a designated caseload with multi-faceted needs and ensures services align with individual plans.
• Initiates and attends meetings and provides services in a community-based setting; provides transportation as needed.
• Manages the SOAR program.
• Outreaches clients in the community who are considered high risk.
• Completes and submits documentation; evaluates progress and reviews service quality.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Johnson County Government seeks a Health Navigator (Mental Health Case Manager) in Olathe, KS. This role supports individuals with severe mental illness by linking them to physical and behavioral health services and coordinating with community supports.

The Health Navigator provides short-term case management for individuals receiving medication services and engages in community outreach, assessments, and plan implementation with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional evenings.