Launch Your Mental Health Career – Become an MCR Case Manager Today!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 23rd, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.
Position: Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) Case Manager
Location: Hays, Kansas
Pay: $28.09 per hour (shift differentials available- earn $1-3 more per hour) | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS
Job Type: Full-time | In-person
Schedule: 2pm-10pm | 5 days per week | Includes some weekends and holidays as assigned | On-call rotation
Why You Should Apply:
High Plains Mental Health Center is looking for compassionate individuals ready to take on their next challenge. As part of our Mobile Crisis Response team, you will respond to mental health crises in the community, providing immediate support, helping de-escalate difficult situations, and connecting individuals with the services they need to regain stability.
This isn’t traditional case management, and no two days will look the same. You’ll face new situations, think on your feet, and make a meaningful difference when people need it most. You don’t have to come in knowing it all. You’ll receive the training, tools, and support needed to build your skills and succeed in the role.
If you enjoy a challenge, want work that pushes you to grow, and are looking for an organization that stands behind its mission of being “Here for You,” this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF. START A FULFILLING CAREER. 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:
o Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
o Life Insurance
o Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
o 403(b) Plan
o KPERS Retirement Plan
o Supplemental Benefits
o HSA & FSA
o Holiday pay [8 hours holiday pay in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes 7 holidays]
o Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
o $500 SIGN-ON BONUS [awarded after successful completion of 90-day orientation]
o And more!
Qualifications:
· 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
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 using this link:
[HPMHC CAREERS!]
If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact
CAREERS@HPMH.COM.
High Plains Mental Health Center – We’re Here For You!
