School Based Community Case Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: McPherson, KS 67460Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesSchool-Based Case Manager (High School Focus)

Shape the Future, One Student at a Time. Adolescent support changes lives. We are looking for a dedicated Case Manager to join our team at McPherson High School. In this role, you will support high school students (ages 14–18) by providing community-based mental health services that focus on youth strengths, life-skills development, emotional regulation, and preparing for adulthood.

What You’ll Do:



Support Growth: Help students and their families identify their strengths to improve self-esteem, coping mechanisms, and behavioral outcomes.


Teach & Model: Provide skill-building training to help students navigate peer dynamics, manage stress, build independence, and establish healthy routines.


Crisis & Advocacy: Be a steady support during a crisis and an active advocate for the student’s mental health needs within the school system.


Clinical Partnership: Work closely with a qualified mental health provider to implement and track progress on individual treatment plans.


Qualifications

What You Bring:


A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field.


An understanding of typical vs. atypical child development for early childhood/elementary ages.


The physical ability to engage in activities with children (bending, kneeling, and squatting).


Proficiency in documentation and keyboarding (maintaining records is key to our success!).


A valid Kansas Driver’s License and the ability to pass required KBI and DCF background checks.


Benefits for FULL TIME Position:

Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
Retirement Plan (401k); match after 1 year of employment
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals
Company paid life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Delta Dental of Kansas
Vision Direct
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account with employer contribution