Caring. Hope. Giving back. Our mission at the Bert Nash Center as the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) of Douglas County is to advance the health of the community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments. We accomplish this by believing in our team. Each person that works for the Bert Nash Center contributes directly to the success of our clients, organization, and community. Our values of compassion, integrity, equity and hope reflect in everything we do.

Pay is based on experience within a range of $20.00 to $24.00 per hour.  Full time, non-exempt, benefits eligible. Bert Nash offers excellent benefits which include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO. 

A. Responsibilities and Duties: The primary responsibility of The Mobile Crisis Response Team Case Manager provides short term transitional community, center, and hospital-based crisis support services and crisis case management services to children, adolescents, and adults through a multidisciplinary collaborative service approach. Specific duties include:

1. The Case Manager services as a part of the Mobile Crisis Response Team

2. Respond to Douglas County community members in Crisis in their homes, workplaces, schools, and other locations.

B. Accountability:  The Mobile Crisis Response Team Case Manager will report directly to the Mobile Crisis Team Program Manager, who will not less than annually conduct a performance evaluation in compliance with established BNC personnel policies.

C. Qualifications:  The Mobile Crisis Response Team Therapist position requires:

1. BA/BS Degree or four years of equivalent education and/or experience working in the human service field.

2. Reliable transportation; and a valid, unrestricted driver's license and proof of current car insurance.

3. Experience providing community based and crisis services strongly preferred.

4. Knowledge and training in evidence-based practices in Community Behavioral Health Care.

5. A commitment to interdisciplinary and community mental health center approaches.

6. Prior computer experience and basic computer fluency;

7. Must be able to achieve within one's first 6 months of employment a working competency in the management and use of the Center's electronic medical record (EMR) software as demonstrated by timely and accurate documentation of the clinical record;

8. An ability to work independently in cooperation with others;

9. An ability to exercise sound independent judgment;

10. Flexibility in assigned working hours;

11. An energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace. 

Bert Nash Center requires proof of Covid-19 immunization prior to starting any position. Covid-19 vaccine series must be completed or in process to be cleared for new hire orientation.