Mobile Crisis Case Manager (MCCM) - PT Weekends

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 Weekends) . 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 justice system contact. Weekends (Saturday & Sunday). Proposed shift of 11 am to 11 : 00pm (20 hours per week, schedule is negotiable).

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive Salary from $22.66 to $26.33 hourly, depending upon education and experience

Responsibilities

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)

Engaging individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis by building rapport, assessing motivation, and encouraging participation in services.

Using 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

Provide documentation (i.e., notes, reports, other professional products, and grant reports) which complies with TGC's Quality Improvement standards and the requirements of all funding sources.

Education and Licensure

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.