YCS Client Support Provider

Pawnee Mental Health is a mission‑driven, non‑profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving 10 counties across North‑Central Kansas, providing behavioral health services to children and families in need. The organization seeks compassionate professionals to work hands‑on in the community.

• Review client person‑centered plans and develop activities to enhance functioning levels in identified areas of need.
• Provide direct services in the location most appropriate based on client need and document progress in each person’s chart. Locations may include the home, school, work, or other community settings.
• Provide one‑to‑one support to clients who are in crisis or who need a constant presence in order to remain stable and avoid more restrictive placement.
• Collaborate with family members and other members of the treatment team in identifying goals and strategies which reinforce desired behavior.
• Responsible for implementing scheduled day activities such as exercise, socialization, personal goal setting, illness management, and community outings as appropriate.
• Review client incidents with supervisor and submit a written report as outlined in policy and procedure.
• Advocate for client rights and community integration, preserving the dignity and confidentiality of each person on the caseload.
• Attend and actively participate in clinical supervision and program staffing, providing input to supervisors and other treatment team members regarding clinical and program issues.
• Drive to community settings for the delivery of services and related program needs, including transporting the client in a personal or company vehicle.
• Meet with the client or guardian where service is needed, including but not limited to the home, school, work, store, or community location.
• Meet administrative and clinical documentation requirements in terms of content and timeliness as outlined in agency policy.
• Meet client care hour expectations as outlined in agency policy.
• Enter and maintain the clinical schedule in the electronic health record scheduler.
• Maintain and advance knowledge and skills related to the position and the field of work through regular review of pertinent materials or participation in training events as approved by supervisor.
• Adhere to the standards, policies and instructions established by PMHS policy and procedure and any applicable ethical codes within the field of employment.
• Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Monitor and assist with medication administration compliance as needed.
• Perform verbal crisis de‑escalation and, if necessary, physical behavior‑management interventions (such as therapeutic holds) using Pawnee’s approved crisis de‑escalation program to maintain environmental safety for the consumer and others.
• Perform all other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

• Cross‑train in other focus areas (Group Services and School Services). Flex to cover shortages as assigned by supervisor.
• Provide respite care as able by law.

• Review client person‑centered plans and develop group‑specific activities to enhance functioning levels in identified areas of need.
• Work collaboratively with other CSPs in group settings to enhance all client functioning levels.
• Cross‑train in other focus areas (School Services and Individual Services). Flex to cover shortages as assigned by supervisor.

• Provide direct services in the client’s school or community and document progress in each person’s chart.
• Cross‑train in other focus areas (Group Services and Individual Services). Flex to cover shortages as assigned by supervisor.
• Work effectively in the school setting, minimizing student disruption and acting with professionalism, dignity, and respect with staff members of the school system.

• Work with the regional YCS team to provide 24‑hour on‑call crisis coverage.
• Pass crisis‑specific training.