Mobile Crisis & Care Coordination Advocate

Pawnee Mental Health Services; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HRSA- Health Workforce: Loan Repayment

Continuing Education: up to 5 paid ed.

Medical & Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

KPERS retirement benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Paid Medical Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Pawnee Mental Health Services invites qualified individuals to join our Mobile Crisis Team as a Crisis Support Specialist. You will participate in mobile crisis dispatches, provide emotional stabilization, assist in safety planning, and help connect clients to follow-up resources.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, empathetic communication, and collaboration with licensed staff to promote immediate and long-term wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as a primary consumer of mental health services is preferred.
• Proficient oral and written English communication.
• Basic computer literacy for electronic records.
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mobile crisis dispatches with licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Provide emotional support and stabilization during acute crises.
• Assist in safety planning and ensure follow-up steps are understood.
• Share coping strategies to foster hope and connection.
• Answer crisis line calls and document information promptly.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Life experience as consumer of mental

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pawnee Mental Health Services invites qualified individuals to join our Mobile Crisis Team as a Crisis Support Specialist. You will participate in mobile crisis dispatches, provide emotional stabilization, assist in safety planning, and help connect clients to follow-up resources.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, empathetic communication, and collaboration with licensed staff to promote immediate and long-term wellbeing.