Children's Case Manager
Status: Full-time
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Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree with an emphasis in Mental Health/Human Services OR Equivalent experience
- Current and Valid Driver's License
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Employee must successfully complete Case Management Certification as stipulated by the State of Kansas.
- CPST Provider shall possess demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to work with SED children/adolescents/families and the ability to respond effectively in a wide variety of human service situations
Work Location: Garden City
The primary function of the child CPST Provider is to provide goal directed supports and solution focused interventions intended to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the consumer's individualized treatment plan. CPST (Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment) is a face to face intervention with the consumer present; however, family or other collaterals may also be involved. These services are provided in agency, school, home and other community settings. The CPST Provider will understand that Community Based Services programming is constantly changing and will embrace flexibility and openness to change. The CPST provider is responsible administratively to the CBS Program Supervisor.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A BA/BS degree with an emphasis in mental health/human services or be equivalently qualified by work experience or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education with one year experience substituting for one year of education. CPST Provider shall possess demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to work with SED children/adolescents/families and the ability to respond effectively in a wide variety of human service situations. Must be 21 years of age and have a current and valid Kansas driver’s license. Employee must successfully complete Case Management Certification as stipulated by the State of Kansas.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Employee is required to complete appropriate on-line certifications through Training Teams prior to billing of services. Must attend Interactive Community Events (ICE) Training within six months of hire. Required to complete CPI, First Aid and CPR prior to providing a service in KDHE room.
Skills Required
- BA or BS degree emphasizing mental health or human services, or equivalent education and work experience
- Current and valid Kansas driver's license
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Successfully complete Case Management Certification required by the State of Kansas
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with children, adolescents, and families with serious emotional disturbance
- Ability to respond effectively in varied human service situations
- Complete required online Training Teams certifications before billing services
- Attend Interactive Community Events Training within six months of hire
- Complete CPI, First Aid, and CPR training before providing services in a KDHE room
What We Do
Compass Behavioral Health is a mental health services provider serving Southwest Kansas. The organization delivers professional behavioral-health care designed to support individuals’ social and emotional well-being, including therapy, medication management, crisis services, and community programs for children and adults. It operates offices in Garden City, Dodge City, Scott City, and Ulysses and serves residents across multiple surrounding counties throughout the region.
