Adult Case Manager- El Dorado

Adult Case Manager — Community Mental Health

Augusta, KS
- Full-time
- Community Support Program
- Strengths Model - IDDT
- Human Services

$1,000 sign-on bonus for 12-month commitment — plus comprehensive benefits

Actively hiring — immediate openings available

SCMHCC is seeking a dedicated Adult Case Manager to deliver high-quality, medically necessary services within our Community Support Program in Augusta. In this role you will partner with adults living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, guiding their recovery using the Strengths Model of Case Management and IDDT evidence-based practices. This is a meaningful, community-based position for someone passionate about mental health recovery and client empowerment.

KEY SKILLS & KEYWORDS

Case management
- Community support program
- Strengths model - IDDT

Mental health recovery
- Co-occurring disorders
- Serious mental illness
- Recovery planning

Crisis planning
- Community integration
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Strengths assessment

Supportive counseling
- Solution-focused intervention
- Human services
- Advocacy

BENEFITS

SIGN-ON BONUS $1,000 sign-on bonus for candidates committing to a 12-month term.

- RETIREMENT 401(k) participation with up to 5% salary match after one year of employment.

- PAID TIME OFF Paid vacation eligible after six months. Paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date. At least 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

- INSURANCE Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability (LTD) after one year. Low-cost employee health, dental, and vision coverage.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop continuous, supportive working relationships with assigned clients in the Community Support Program.
• Conduct Strengths Assessments, co-develop Personal Recovery Plans, and facilitate individualized Crisis Plans.
• Deliver the majority of direct client services in community and non-office settings.
• Review treatment plans quarterly to monitor progress, update goals, and ensure quality of care.
• Apply IDDT model-specific interventions including supportive counseling, solution-focused techniques, and behavioral analysis.
• Help clients understand symptoms of mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders and minimize their impact across life domains.
• Facilitate client autonomy by building on individual strengths, increasing community integration, and supporting symptom management.
• Assist clients in building natural support networks and connecting with community agencies and resources.
• Serve as a client advocate and assist with integration into emergency service systems when needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary service providers and make appropriate referrals.
• Complete accurate, timely progress notes documenting interventions for all billed codes.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance — an essential function of this role.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Team Lead or Community Support Services Director.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION BA/BS in human services, psychology, social work, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of experience may substitute for one year of education.

- EXPERIENCE Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals with serious emotional disturbances. Ability to respond effectively in a wide range of human services situations.

- TRANSPORTATION Reliable personal transportation required. Must have the ability to transport clients as needed. Must meet agency driver's license and insurance requirements.

- BACKGROUND Must pass criminal background check and driver's license review to SCMHCC standards prior to hire.

WHY JOIN US

• $1,000 sign-on bonus plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Work in a…