Mobile Crisis Response Team Case Manager (Case Manager)

Mobile Crisis Response Team Case Manager (Case Manager)

Location

US-KS-Shawnee

ID

2025-3229

Category

Healthcare, Welfare, and Social Services

Benefits Category

Full Time - Regular (Full Benefits)

Salary Min

USD $26.19 / Hr.

Salary Max

USD $35.43 / Hr.

Organizational Unit

Mental Health

Work Schedule

7 am - 3 : 00 pm with Occasional Evenings Required

Driving Status

Primary (25% or more)

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) is looking for a Mental Health Case Manager to provide mobile mental health crisis and outreach services during business hours Monday through Friday. MCRT is dedicated to resolving emergency situations by providing brief and intensive services with the goal of reducing the need for hospitalization, diverting from justice system contact, providing crisis intervention, and offering assertive outreach.

Johnson County Mental Health provides hope and promotes recovery through the Strengths Perspective. We treat all people with dignity and respect. Our approach to work starts with people's strengths. We believe everyone has a story, has value, and that people strive for success. It is important for the qualified candidate to possess a strong ability to reflect these values and comprehensively understand each characteristic within the nature of mental health crisis work. First review of applications will begin on September 8th. Posting will remain open until filled.

Job Description

Additional duties include :

• Engaging individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, building rapport, assessing motivation, and encouraging participation in services.
• Carrying a crisis case management caseload; connecting individuals who have multi-faceted needs to ongoing supports and services.
• Assessing individuals' circumstances to identify needs and / or determine service eligibility.
• Responding quickly in crisis moments to various community locations to provide assessment, intervention, referral, and connection to higher level of care.
• Working closely with other Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) Emergency Services teams and law enforcement to coordinate care for individuals in crisis.
• Networking with other community agencies to coordinate resources and services for client benefit.
• Completing and submitting documentation regarding services provided.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is required. May require KS / MO driver's license, depending on department or agency.

Johnson County Government requires reference / background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department / Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements :

One year of related work experience is preferred.

Education / Experience Substitutions :

Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and / or experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions :

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.