Overview
Exciting Opportunity: Crisis Recovery Specialist (Case Manager)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health crises? Join our dedicated team at High Plains Mental Health Center as a Crisis Recovery Specialist (Case Manager) and be part of a vital role in providing immediate, compassionate support to those in need.
Location: Hays, Kansas
Salary: $27.01 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time; 4PM-12:30AM
Why You Should Apply:
As a Crisis Recovery Specialist, you will work on the frontlines, directly impacting individuals in crisis by providing mobile intervention services and fostering recovery. In this position, you will play a crucial role in preventing unnecessary hospitalizations, reducing emergency room visits, and providing the immediate care that individuals need in their most vulnerable moments.
What You’ll Do:
· Mobile Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and crisis intervention services in the community or a person’s home.
· Treatment Collaboration: Work closely with treatment teams to offer feedback and adjust care strategies to meet patient needs.
· After-Hours Support: Respond to telehealth or mobile service needs as part of an on-call schedule, including after-hours shifts.
· Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation and complete training in a timely manner to ensure industry compliance.
· Transportation: Provide transportation for patients to and from necessary services.
Qualifications:
· Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in a human services-related field, or equivalent experience in human services with at least one year of related experience.
· Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals in emotional distress. Must be able to respond effectively in high-stress situations.
· Licensing/Requirements: Must pass all required background checks (KBI, DCF Child Abuse Check, Adult Abuse Registry, motor vehicle screens) and possess a valid driver’s license.
Why Join Us?
High Plains Mental Health Center offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in the community. Here’s what we provide:
· Competitive Pay: $27.01 per hour
· Health Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and much more
· Professional Growth: Ongoing training to stay current with best practices in crisis intervention and mental health services
· Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with after-hours shifts
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are dedicated to providing compassionate crisis intervention services and want to make a tangible difference in your community, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following materials to CAREERS@HPMH.COM
· Resume
· Letter of Interest
· 3 Supervisory References
· Official College Transcript
If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to having you join our team!
High Plains Mental Health Center – We’re Here For You!
About High Plains Mental Health Center
We are a Licensed Community Mental Health Center, Behavioral Health Clinic, and Licensed Substance Use Disorder treatment program for Northwest Kansas. We offer counseling, therapy, substance use treatment, community-based support services and psychiatry services. We have six full-time offices and 20 additional service locations. Telehealth services are widely available.
We proudly serve 20 counties which include 19,000 square miles in Northwest Kansas, since 1964. High Plains is a non-profit organization and one of the 26 Licensed Community Mental Health Centers in Kansas.