Position Title
Children’s Mental Health Case Manager
Job Title
Children’s Mental Health Case Manager
Organizational Unit
Johnson County KS -> Mental Health -> MNH-Pediatric Services
Location
Mental Health – Olathe – Olathe, KS 66061 US (Primary)
Northeast Office – Mission, KS 66202 US
Position Grade
15.15 Non-Exempt
Pay Range (actual pay depends on qualifications)
$24.00 – $32.48
Employment Category
Fulltime-Regular (40 hrs, Full Benefits)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Job Description
Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified candidates to fill a Children’s Case Manager position at our Mission and Olathe Mental Health office. Case Managers work as part of a treatment team in the Pediatric Services program, providing services to support children, ages 4-18, with Severe Emotional Disabilities (SED). Evening availability is required and the schedule will vary based on the needs of the children served. This position will remain open until filled.Responsibilities include:
- 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
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.
One (1) year of relevant work experience preferred.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.
Driving Status
Primary (25% or more)
Category
Health, Welfare, and Social Services