Mobile Crisis Case Manager - PT

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care. The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Mobile Crisis Case Manager - PT to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. The MCCM will work collaboratively with a team to provide crisis care to clients in the community. Our MCCM is responsible for providing mobile mental health crisis and outreach services to Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson Counties. MCCM’s are dedicated to resolving emergency situations by providing brief and intensive services with the goal of reducing the need for hospitalization and diverting from the justice system contact. Weekends Required; Evenings Required (1+ days per week after 5 p); 12p to 10p. Pay and Benefits The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team KPERS Retirement System 11 Paid Holidays (prorated) Flexible Schedules Competitive hourly compensation of $26.11 to $28.51, depending upon qualifications Primary Duties Respond across Leavenworth, Atchison and Jefferson County as part of a 2-person team, providing mobile crisis interventions to a variety of individuals in crisis. (Must be able to respond on site within one hour) Engage individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis by building rapport, assessing motivation, and encouraging participation in services. Use a Strengths Based perspective to assess individuals' circumstances to identify needs and/or determine resource eligibility. Initiate de-escalation procedures when appropriate, consistent with MANDT and Mental Health First Aid procedures. Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with TGC staff as well as referral sources and community partners through accurate, timely, and professional communication. Adapt to changing work priorities and a fast‑paced environment while maintaining professionalism. Meet HIPAA standards for confidentiality of medical records. Comply with TGC’s Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the Corporate Compliance Policy. The employee understands that he/she has a duty and obligation to report any suspected violations of the Corporate Compliance Policy to the Corporate Compliance Officer or the Executive Director. Abide by the Personnel Policies and Practices of TGC, including ethical standards, as adopted by the Governing Board, and represent the Center positively to the community. Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or TGC management staff. Education and Licensure Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human service field preferred. Equivalent work experience in the human services field, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education, may be considered. Must have a valid Driver’s License. Preferred: Two or more years of crisis experience in a professional setting. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Guidance Center Inc