Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a private, not-for-profit community mental health center dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to strengthen the wellness of our communities. Operating over 10 counties in North-Central Kansas, we provide a full range of psychotherapy, crisis, medication management, and substance abuse recovery services to over 7000 adults, adolescents, and children every year. Pawnee is the only provider in our service area who welcomes anyone in need of mental health services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – regardless of their insurance, status as a client, or ability to pay. We also believe that all staff have an important role to play in maintaining the wellness of our communities – and we are looking for bright, talented people to fill those roles!

If that’s a mission that excites you, read on!

What We Offer

Pawnee is proud to offer a full range of benefits to all our full-time staff! We are able to offer a full range of health, dental, and vision insurance through the State of Kansas, as well as a retirement plan through KPERS. We are also proud to provide competitive wages, generous paid time off, and several voluntary benefits like ambulance and disability insurance, among others.

The Role You Play

As a case manager at Pawnee, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of children with severe emotional disturbances and developing a plan to enhance their functioning. You will also be responsible for coordinating treatment by identifying and establishing services with various community organizations. This position will require evening work; however, your schedule is up to you.

• The Day-to-Day
  • Work with the treatment team to identify treatment goals and strategies
  • Identify, establish, and coordinate treatment services by liaising with schools or other outside organizations
  • Build relationships with clients and their families while helping them make informed choices to meet their basic needs
  • Appropriately document plans and updates in the child’s health record
• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Provide resources and education to families about mental illness
  • Assist families with maintaining the benefits they need to successfully continue the rehabilitation process

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is reliable and trustworthy, (you will be expected to set and keep your own schedule after all!), and has a passion for working with children. They are also an excellent multitasker – someone who is organized and capable of bringing their own structure to a job. Finally, you will be working with high-needs children, so a proven ability to manage high-stress situations eloquently, tactfully, and professionally is required.

If that describes you, apply now!

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or equivalent work experience
  • Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and automobile liability insurance
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Basic computer skills
• Preferred
  • Knowledge of the needs and challenges of youth who experience severe emotional disturbances
  • Experience with Microsoft Office

Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.

Pawnee Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will receive equal and equitable consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by law. Any applicant who feels they have experienced discrimination via the PMHS hiring process may file a written complaint at https://www.pawnee.org/our-commitment-to-you.cfm.