Reentry Case Manager (Mental Health Case Manager)

Position Title

Job Title

Reentry Case Manager (Mental Health Case Manager)

Organizational Unit

Johnson County KS -> Mental Health -> MNH-Adult Services

Location

Corrections – Adult Residential Centers – New Century, KS 66031 US (Primary)

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, occasional evening hours required

Job Description

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a Re-Entry Case Manager position on the Adult Services team to work with adults who experience severe mental illness. The Case Manager works as part of a strengths-based case management team, providing community-based services to Johnson county residents. This position will work primarily from two locations at the Corrections Adult Residential Center in New Century, as well as the Intensive Supervision Probation Office located at the Multi-Service Center in Lenexa. This position is grant funded through the Governor’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Employment in grant-funded positions is contingent upon approved and continued funding. Position will be open until filled. Other 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)