School-Based Case Manager — Empower Teens to Thrive

Prairie View; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Generous PTO accruals

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Delta Dental of Kansas

Vision Direct

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account with employer贡献

Job summary

Prairie View is seeking a dedicated School-Based Case Manager to support high school students at McPherson High School in McPherson, KS. The role focuses on community-based mental health services that emphasize youth strengths, life-skills development, emotional regulation, and preparing for adulthood.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, ability to engage with adolescents, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or a related field.
• An understanding of typical vs. atypical child development for ages 14–18.
• The physical ability to engage in activities with high school students (bending, kneeling, squatting).
• Proficiency in documentation and keyboarding (maintaining records is key).
• A valid Kansas Driver's License and the ability to pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support growth by helping students and families identify strengths to improve self-esteem and coping.
• Teach and model skill-building to navigate peer dynamics, stress, independence, and routines.
• Provide crisis support and advocate for the student’s mental health needs within the school system.
• Collaborate with a qualified mental health provider to implement and track progress on treatment plans.

Skills

Documentation and keyboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field

Job description

Prairie View is seeking a dedicated School-Based Case Manager to support high school students at McPherson High School in McPherson, KS. The role focuses on community-based mental health services that emphasize youth strengths, life-skills development, emotional regulation, and preparing for adulthood.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, ability to engage with adolescents, and strong documentation skills.