SED Waiver Facilitator presso Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc

Description

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a private, not-for-profit community mental health center dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to strengthen the wellness of our communities. Operating over 10 counties in North-Central Kansas, we provide a full range of psychotherapy, crisis, medication management, and substance abuse recovery services to over 7000 adults, adolescents, and children every year. Pawnee is the only provider in our service area who welcomes anyone in need of mental health services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – regardless of their insurance, status as a client, or ability to pay. We also believe that all staff have an important role to play in maintaining the wellness of our communities – and we are looking for bright, talented people to fill those roles!

If that’s a mission that excites you, read on!

What We Offer

At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package. This includes top tier benefits like:

• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna – prices for single coverage between $50-100/month
• Dental Insurance: 100% FREE for employees
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program
• Other insurances: Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at NO COST
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year
• Generous PTO: Start earning 8 hours of PTO per month (12 days/year), jumping to 18 days/year on your first anniversary
• Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave IMMEDIATELY upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life
• Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more!

The Role You Play
As the Waiver Facilitator, you will be the primary point of contact for Pawnee clients who utilize or qualify for the State of Kansas Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Severely and Emotionally Disturbed (SED) waiver. In this role, you will track services, handle clerical responsibilities, and ensure compliance with Kansas requirements. You’ll also become a subject matter expert on the program, offering support and consultation to clients, families, and staff.

The Day-to-Day

• Monitor and track SED waiver services and outcomes to ensure State compliance and alignment with each client’s treatment pla
• Submit waiver data and maintain accurate records, including Pawnee’s waiver spreadsheet and required State reports
• Serve as the main contact for SED waiver referrals, assessing cases to determine eligibility and appropriate services
• Coordinate and facilitate quarterly plan-of-care reviews with clients and families, managing scheduling and follow-up
• Provide guidance and support to staff, community members, and clients on the waiver program, application process, and available services

Why Work With Us

At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference!

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of human services experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
• Basic personal computer skills.

Preferred:

• Some experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.