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Mobile Crisis Case Manager

CompanyHigh Plains Mental Health Center
LocationHays
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 2, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 1964, High Plains Mental Health Center has been serving the residents of Northwest Kansas with mental health services for more than five decades. High Plains, a licensed community mental health center, is dedicated to an aggressive pursuit of providing a comprehensive mental health program to the residents of Northwest Kansas. Embodied in this pursuit are fundamental principles of establishing quality services as close to home as possible, at an affordable fee and delivered in the least disruptive manner available. Such services will offer a continuum of care so treatment can be individualized. Staff will respond quickly and compassionately to those reaching out to us. If you live within our 20-county service area, we’re here for you. In addition to our offices in Hays, there are five full-time Branch Offices located in Colby, Goodland, Norton, Osborne and Phillipsburg. Services are available on a regular basis in Wallace, Rawlins, Logan, Decatur, Gove, Norton, Graham, Trego, Ness, Rooks, Rush, Smith and Russell counties. Contact us for Community Outreach Office hours and locations.
About the Role

Description

Launch Your Mental Health Career – Become an MCR Case Manager Today!



APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT. 



Position: Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) Case Manager 

Location: Hays, Kansas 

Pay: from $28.09 per hour (shift differentials available- earn $1-3 more per hour) | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Type: Full-time | In-person

Schedule: 4pm-12am OR 12am-8am | Rotating weekly days | Includes some weekends and holidays as assigned | On-call rotation




Why You Should Apply:


Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is expanding our crisis services—and we want YOU to join our Mobile Crisis Response team! You’ll respond to real-time mental health crises in the community. This isn’t traditional case management—there are no long-term caseloads. Instead, you’ll provide in-the-moment support to help de-escalate crisis and help individuals find stability. 


If you’re ready for a rewarding opportunity, and want to be supported by an organization that truly stands by its mission of being “Here for You,” this is your chance. APPLY TODAY!




What You’ll Do: 


  • Respond directly to mental health crisis calls in the community—meeting individuals where they “live, work, and play”—to provide timely, compassionate, on-site support. [Center vehicle provided].
  • Serve as a calm, steady presence during high-stress situations. Use trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to help individuals regain a sense of safety, control, and stability.
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary crisis response team, law enforcement, emergency services, and community partners to ensure coordinated, person-centered care. 
  • Provide short-term, impactful support designed to stabilize individuals in crisis and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits. 
  • Develop safety plans, identify coping strategies, and connect individuals & families to community resources and ongoing supports once the immediate crisis has passed. 
  • Maintain clear, timely documentation of services. 
  • Participate in required training for crisis response, trauma-informed care, and safety procedures.



Why Join Us?


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.




What We Offer:


-Competitive Pay: from $28.09 per hour [earn $1-$3 more per hour with 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; our Center recognizes 7 holidays]
  • Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees 
  • $500 SIGN-ON BONUS [awarded after successful completion of 90-day orientation]
  • And more!



Submitting Your Application:


If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!


If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH.COM.

Requirements

  • Experience counts! We accept equivalent work experience in human services (teaching, daycare, CNA, etc.) or a BA/BS degree. One year of related work = one year of college.
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must pass drug screen
  • Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS, etc)
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license; [MVR will be checked]. No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years
  • Physically & mentally capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies
Key Skills
Crisis interventionMental health supportDe-escalation techniquesTrauma-informed careSafety planningCase managementDocumentationEmergency responseCommunity resource coordinationPerson-centered careCommunicationProblem solvingStress management
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurancePaid time offExtended illness time403(b) planKPERS retirement planSupplemental benefitsHSAFSAHoliday payScholarship opportunitiesWork-study opportunitiesInternship opportunitiesSign-on bonus
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Respond to real-time mental health crisis calls in the community to provide immediate, compassionate, and on-site support. Collaborate with emergency services and community partners to stabilize individuals and connect them with ongoing resources.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$28 - $31
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
78
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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