Crisis Case Manager

Join Us as a CIC Case Manager – Make a Difference Every Day.

• Final date to receive applications: Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 7:00 AM CDT
• Position: CIC Case Manager
• Location: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center
• Pay: $28.09/hr + shift differentials | $325 sign‑on bonus
• Job Type: Full‑time | In‑person
• Schedule Options: 7 am‑3 pm or 11 pm‑7 am; rotating weekly schedule with alternating weekends and holidays; on‑call rotation
• Tentative
  
  Start Date:
  
  March 31, 2026

High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to launch one of Kansas’s first Crisis Intervention Centers and we want you to be part of this groundbreaking journey. This center will play a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas, easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing local access to critical mental health care for those in need.

The facility operates 24/7, so there are multiple shifts available for a variety of positions. Now is the time to raise your hand and secure your spot!

• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharge planning in collaboration with the Clinical Director and care team.
• Serve as a key liaison between clients, families, legal representatives, and community service providers.
• Develop and implement person‑centered treatment and discharge plans focused on recovery, stability, and long‑term success.
• Identify appropriate services or placements following discharge and ensure timely, effective referrals (housing, outpatient care, substance use treatment, etc.).
• Advocate for clients’ rights and ensure their voice is heard throughout their care journey.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate documentation of all case coordination efforts in compliance with HIPAA and KDADS regulations.
• Work to remove common barriers to discharge such as lack of housing, transportation, or insurance.
• Support the development of client‑centered tools like WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plans).
• Complete all required training in trauma‑informed care, de‑escalation, crisis response, and more.

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we’re here for you not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients. When you join us, you become part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work has a real impact.

You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well‑being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Pay: $28.09/hr + shift differentials
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• Holiday Pay – 8 hours holiday pay in addition to any hours worked (Center recognizes 7 holidays)
• Scholarship, work‑study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $325 Sign‑On Bonus
• And more!

Experience counts! We accept equivalent work experience in human services (teaching, daycare, CNA, etc.) or a BA/BS degree. One year of related work equals one year of…