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 offer a full range of health, dental, and vision insurance through the State of Kansas, as well as an excellent 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 the Waiver Facilitator, you will be responsible for acting as the primary point of contact for Pawnee’s clients who utilize or qualify for the State of Kansas Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Severely and Emotionally Disturbed (SED) waiver. In this role, you’ll be responsible for tracking services and other clerical responsibilities to meet Kansas requirements. You’ll also be expected to become a subject matter expert on the program and act as support and consultation for clients and staff alike.

• The Day-to-Day
  • Monitor and track SED waiver services to comply with State requirements
    • Track and submit waiver data to the state
    • Monitor service outcomes to determine if current services are in treatment plan
  • Act as the point of contact for SED waiver referrals, and assess cases to determine the level of services needed
  • Facilitate quarterly plan of care reviews with clients and their families – taking responsibility for scheduling and confirming appointments
  • Collaborate with all levels of care – from the child, to their caretaker, to other providers inside and outside of the organization
• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Update and maintain the organization’s waiver spreadsheet
  • Take point on the program, providing support and guidance to staff, community members, and clients about the waiver program, application process, and eligibility requirements

Who You Are

The waiver facilitator will need to be able to become a subject matter expert on the SED Waiver program, and be willing to share their knowledge with staff and consumers alike. They will also need to be very detail oriented and organized, as there are many things that must be completed and returned to the State for the program to function correctly.

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or equivalent work experience
  • Strong written and oral communication skills using the English language
  • Basic computer skills
• Preferred
  • Knowledge of the needs and challenges of youth who experience Serious Emotional Disturbance and their families
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software
  • Strong organizational skills

Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of PMHS.

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.