Older Adult Services Mental Health Case Manager

Older Adult Services Mental Health Case Manager

Location

US-KS-Mission

ID

2025-3310

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

Monday - Friday : 8am - 5pm, occasional evening hours 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!

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Case Manager for older adults on the Older Adult Team. This position works with adults ages 65+ with severe mental illness. This team utilizes principles of Strengths-Based Case Management, providing a range of mental health services in both the community and office-based settings with adults experiencing a severe mental illness. This position will not begin until December 21, 2025, or later. First review of applications will be October 23rd.

Job Description

Job Duties :

Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and / or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.

Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.

Provides a variety of services for a designated case load of individuals with multi-faceted and / or ongoing needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; initiates and attends individual and / or group meetings and provides services in a community based setting; provides transportation of individuals according to the needs identified in plans; organizes and facilitates skill development and support groups.

Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.

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.