SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR·El Dorado, Kansas
The Adult Case Manager provides high-quality mental health services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Responsibilities include developing recovery and crisis plans, delivering community-based interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary providers.
Adult Case Manager — Community Mental Health: El Dorado, KS
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 El Dorado. 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
$1,000 sign-on bonus for candidates committing to a 12-month term.
401(k) participation with up to 5% salary match after one year of employment.
Paid vacation eligible after six months. Paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date. At least 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
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
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.
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.
Reliable personal transportation required. Must have the ability to transport clients as needed. Must meet agency driver's license and insurance requirements.
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 community-based role with real, lasting impact on individuals in recovery.
Use evidence-based practices including the Strengths Model and IDDT in your daily work.
Join a mission-driven team committed to mental health recovery and community integration.
This description outlines the essential functions of this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.
Management retains the right to modify responsibilities at any time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SCMHCC is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Requires a BA/BS in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field, though experience may substitute for education. Candidates must have reliable personal transportation, a valid driver's license, and pass a criminal background check.
Market context
In Kansas, behavioral health hiring often centers on clinicians who can work across outpatient, school-based, and community settings, with demand strongest for candidates who are license-eligible and comfortable with complex caseloads. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, clinical conceptualization skills for eating disorders and dual diagnoses, and readiness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure steps and highlight any direct experience with co-occurring conditions in your application.
