Adult Behavioral Health Case Manager

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a private, not-for-profit mental health center serving over 7,000 people each year across North-Central Kansas. We provide therapy, crisis services, medication management, and substance use support, and we’re the only provider in our area that sees anyone in need, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.  We’re a team of people who care about our communities and want to make a real impact.

If that sounds like something you want to be part of, keep reading!

What We Offer

Pawnee is proud to offer a full range of benefits to all our full-time employees like:

• Medical & Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna (single coverage typically $50–$100/month)
• Dental Insurance – 100% employer-paid for employees
• KPERS Retirement – Lifetime pension program
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
• 8 Paid Holidays each year
• Generous PTO – 12 days your first year, increasing to 18 days after year one
• Paid Medical Leave – 40 hours available immediately upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Supplemental Benefits including short-term disability, additional life insurance, and critical illness coverage
• Monthly incentive (up to $8,000 yearly) for meeting client care expectations.

The Role You Play As An Adult Behavioral Health Case Manager 

As an Adult Behavioral Health Case Manager at Pawnee, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of adult clients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness and developing a plan to enhance their functioning. You will also be responsible for coordinating treatment by identifying and establishing services with various community organizations. 

The Day-to-Day:

1. Work with the treatment team to identify treatment goals and strategies
2. Identify, establish, and coordinate treatment services by liaising with schools or other outside organizations
3. Build relationships with clients and their families while helping them make informed choices to meet their basic needs
4. Appropriately document plans and updates in the electronic health record
5. Provide resources and education to friends, families, and the community about mental illness
6. Assist clients with maintaining the benefits they need to successfully continue the rehabilitation process

Why Work With Us

When you join Pawnee Mental Health Services, you’re not just taking a job — you’re stepping into work that truly matters. You’ll be part of a team that shows up for people on their hardest days, supports them through real-life challenges, and helps them build stability and hope.

You’ll have the freedom to make meaningful connections, the support of a collaborative team, and the chance to see the impact of your work in the community every single day. If you want a role where what you do genuinely helps people move forward, Pawnee is a place where you can make that happen.

• Required
  1. Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or equivalent work experience
  2. Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and automobile liability insurance
  3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  4. Basic computer skills
• Preferred
  1. Knowledge of the needs and challenges of adults who experience severe emotional disturbances
  2. Experience with Microsoft Office

Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.