High Plains Mental Health Center

We are a Licensed Community Mental Health Center, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, and Licensed Substance Use Disorder treatment program for Northwest Kansas. We offer counseling, therapy, substance use treatment, community-based support services and psychiatry services. We're Here for You!
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208 E. 7th St.
Hays, KS 67601

(785) 628-2871

(785) 628-1438 (fax)

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kaley.conner@hpmhc.com

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April Green

Supported Employment Team Lead

James Gerstner

Development Officer/Community Engagement Specialist

Kaley Conner

Craig Poe

Executive Director

Case Manager - Hays, Colby or Goodland

strongspan style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Join Our Team as a Case Manager!/span/span/span/strongbr / span style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Are you looking to make a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of those in our community? High Plains Mental Health Center is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Community Based Services (CBS) and Community Support Services (CSS) team as a Case Manager./span/span/spanbr / br / strongspan style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Your Mission:/span/span/span/strongbr / span style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"The CBS/CSS Case Manager plays a crucial role in providing rehabilitation services to patients and their families. This position involves delivering mental health services, coordinating with community resources, and assisting patients in achieving their treatment goals. The Case Manager works closely with patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), Severely Emotionally Disturbed youth, and others requiring specialized care./span/span/spanbr / br / strongspan style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Major Responsibilities:/span/span/span/strong ul lispan style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"The Case Manager#39;s work focuses primarily on providing patients and their families with services./span/span/li lispan style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Serve patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Severely Emotionally Disturbed youth, and other assigned patients./span/span/li lispan style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Help reduce patient symptoms./span/span/li lispan style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Improve patient#39;s coping and functioning at home, school, and community./span/span/li lispan style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Center issued vehicle is provided for shift travel and patient transportation./span/span/li lispan style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Provide a positive impact in patientsrsquo; lives./span/span/li lispan style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Assist patients and their families to attain/ maintain the greatest level of normally interdependent adjustment in the community/span/span/li lispan style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"All Training will be provided - High Plains strives to help their employees succeed!/span/span/li /ul strongspan style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Why Choose High Plains Mental Health Center?/span/span/span/strongbr / span style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"At High Plains Mental Health Center, we#39;re not just a community mental health center mdash; we#39;re building a brighter future for those in need. You#39;ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families facing mental health challenges, all while working alongside a passionate and supportive team. Your work on building partnerships with school systems, empowering families, and supporting treatment teams will further our mission as a CMHC and CCBHC while extending our motto of #39;We#39;re Here for You#39; for generations to come./span/span/spanbr / br / strongspan style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Qualifications:/span/span/span/strongbr / span style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"The ideal candidate for the Case Manager position at High Plains Mental Health Center will possess a Bachelor#39;s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent work experience in human services. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness essential. Our team values a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development, alongside compliance with CMHC licensing standards and screening requirements. Candidate must possess a valid driverrsquo;s license with no alcohol related incidents within the last five years and successfully pass an intensive background check./span/span/spanbr / br / strongspan style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"Ready to Make an Impact?/span/span/span/strongbr / span style="color:#595959"span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:12.0pt"If you#39;re passionate about helping others and promoting mental health in our community, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our dedicated team as a Case Manager. Find us on Indeed.com or email resume to careers@hpmh.com.br / br / Together, we can make a difference. High Plains Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V./span/span/span

Substance Use Disorder Therapist

pHigh Plains Mental Health Center has an opening for anbsp;strongCoordinator of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services/strong./p pThrough the provision of direct services including evaluation, psychotherapy, and counseling, this position helps patients deal with their substance-related issues and/or co-occurring behavioral health issues./p pMonday through Friday - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM/p pNew employees will receive anbsp;strong$325/strongnbsp;sign-on bonus following successful completion of their 90-day orientation period./p pstrongBenefits/strong/p ul li24 days of vacation per year/li liExtended Illness Time/li li+7 paid holidays/li li+5 paid Continuing Education days/li liBSRB license renewal every 2 years/li liKPERS retirement plan/li liLife Insurance/li liLong Term Disability/li li403(b) Employee Pension w/ match/li liMedical, Vision, Dental Insurance/li liAFLAC Supplemental Benefits/li liFlexible Benefit Program/li /ul pstrongQualifications include:/strong/p ul listrongMasters or doctoral degree with Kansas BSRB license as a:/strong/li listrong(1)/strongnbsp;Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Master Level Psychologistnbsp;emstrongornbsp;/strong/emLicensed Clinical Psychotherapist;/li listrong(2)/strongnbsp;Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track)nbsp;emstrongornbsp;/strong/emLicensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker;/li listrong(3)/strongnbsp;Licensed Professional Counselornbsp;emstrongornbsp;/strong/emLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Mental Health Training tracknbsp;emstrongornbsp;/strong/emequivalent mental health experience;/li listrong(4)/strongnbsp;Licensed Marriage and Family Therapistnbsp;emstrongornbsp;/strong/emLicensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist./li liMust be a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (strongLCAC/strong) and/or complete required HPMHC SUD provider training per Center policy./li liPossess demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to work with persons with serious mental illness, those who experience significant functional impairment./li liValid driverrsquo;s license with good driving recordnbsp;em(no alcohol-related incidents in the last five years)/em./li liSuccessfully pass an intensive background checknbsp;em(KBI, DCF Child/Adult abuse check, and Drug amp; Alcohol screen)/em./li /ul pstrongMajor Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liProvides psychotherapy and counseling to patients for SUD issues and people with co-occurring needs./li liProvides collaboration and other necessary case management work on assigned cases./li liCoordinates program services with MAT team and other Center programs, as directed by the Director of Clinical Programs./li liAssigns workload and caseload of SUD services program staff./li liProvides clinical supervision of designated SUD Services Program staff./li liDevelops and runs SUD treatment Groups./li /ul pOur patients are our No. 1 priority, and we are here to exceed their expectations by providing excellent clinical care and premier service./p pstrongApply online at Indeed.com or email CAREERS@HPMH.COM for further information./strong/p pHigh Plains Mental Health Center is a Smoke-Free facility. This includes the use of all tobacco, vaping devices and e-cigarettes. High Plains Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V./p pJob Type: Full-time/p pPay: From $61,748.00 per year/p

Outpatient Therapist - Hays Main Office

pHigh Plains Mental Health Center currently has a full-time position opening for annbsp;strongOutpatient Therapist - QMHP/strongnbsp;(emQualified Mental Health Professional)/em./p ul liMonday through Friday - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM/li /ul pNew employees will receive anbsp;strong$325/strongnbsp;sign-on bonus following successful completion of their 90-day orientation period./p pstrongBenefits/strong/p ul li24 days of vacation/year/li liExtended Illness Time/li li+7 paid holidays/li li+5 paid Continuing Education days/li liBSRB license renewal every 2 years/li liKPERS/li liLife Insurance/li liLong Term Disability/li li403(b) Retirement Plan w/ match/li liMedical, Vision, Dental Insurance/li liAFLAC Supplemental Benefits/li liFlexible Benefit Program/li liHPMHC offers great team dynamics and a friendly work environment!/li /ul pstrongQualifications include:/strong/p ul listrongMasters or doctoral degree with Kansas BSRB license as a:/strong/li listrong(1)/strongnbsp;Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Master Level Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist;/li listrong(2)/strongnbsp;Licensed Master Social Worker (clinical track) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker;/li listrong(3)/strongnbsp;Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Mental Health Training track or equivalent mental health experience;/li listrong(4)/strongnbsp;Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist./li liMust demonstrate competency in the use of technology including computers, various software applications, printers, scanners, telephones, etc./li liMust also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, to include understanding and application of technology (hardware, software, equipment and processes)./li liMust have a valid Kansas driverrsquo;s license and a good driving record with no alcohol-related incidents within the last five years./li liMust also be able to successfully pass an intensive background check including KBI, DCF Child/Adult abuse check and a drug and alcohol screen./li /ul pstrongMajor Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liProvides psychotherapy and counseling to patients on an individual, marital, family, and/or group therapy basis in accordance with annual service hour expectations./li liPerforms collaboration and other necessary care management work on patients assigned to him/her./li liTo help patients meet their psychological, physical, and social needs by providing evaluation, crisis intervention services, psychotherapy, and/or counseling./li /ul pOur patients are our No. 1 concern, and we are here to exceed their expectations by providing excellent clinical care and premier service./p pstrongIf you share these goals, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about our opening./strong/p pApply online at Indeed.comstrongnbsp;/strongor emailnbsp;strongCAREERS@HPMH.COMnbsp;/strongfor more information./p pHigh Plains Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. High Plains Mental Health Center is a Smoke-Free facility. This includes the use of all tobacco, vaping devices and e-cigarettes/p pJob Type: Full-time/p pPay: From $61,748.00 per year/p

Homeward Bound Lead Social Worker

High Plains Mental Health Center currently has a full-time position open for our Homeward Bound program Lead Social Worker. Our patients are our No. 1 concern, and we are here to exceed their expectations by providing excellent clinical care and premier service, with positive impact on their lives. This is an on-site position at one of our full-time office locations in Northwest Kansas: Hays, Colby, Goodland, Osborne, Norton or Phillipsburg. Location is flexible to accommodate the successful candidate.

New employees will receive a $325 sign-on bonus following successful completion of the 90-day orientation period.

– Excellent vacation leave plus paid training time and 7 paid holidays

– KPERS retirement plan & 403 B

– Benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance

– HPMHC offers great team dynamics and a friendly work environment!

HPMHC is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. High Plains Mental Health Center is a smoke-free facility. This includes the use of all tobacco, vaping devices and e-cigarettes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for the Homeward Bound program which serves eligible youth with emotional/behavioral disturbance through the provision of Short Term Respite and related services delivered in a network of licensed resource homes.
  • Provide resource homes with ongoing support, education, and training to ensure competency in compliance with agency and state policies.
  • Assist homes with license renewals and ensuring completion of all required trainings.
  • Coordinate with treatment teams to assess youth/family strengths and needs and facilitate selection of the most appropriate matches for the child and resource home.
  • Maintain small caseload of youth/families and delivers full array of psychosocial rehabilitation services as per individualized treatment plan.
  • Assist in the provision of on-call supports to resource homes while a youth is placed in their home.
  • Training will be provided - High Plains strives to help their employees succeed!

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a license to practice social work in the State of Kansas, with foster care experience preferred.

Recovery Specialist/Case Manager

pHigh Plains Mental Health Center currently has full-time position openings at our Woodhaven Office location in Hays for a CBS/CSS Recovery Specialist./p pOur patients are our No. 1 concern, and we are here to exceed their expectations by providing excellent clinical care and premier service and positive impact on their lives. If you would like to join our team, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about our opening./p pNew employees will receive a $325 sign-on bonus following successful completion of their 90-day orientation period./p ul liCompetitive wages amp; generous benefits/li liExcellent vacation OR 24 days of vacation/year/li li+7 paid holidays/li liKPERS retirement plan amp; 403 B/li liBenefits including medical, vision, dental Insurance/li liHPMHC offers great team dynamics and a friendly work environment/li liRewarding work that makes a lasting, positive difference in the lives of others!/li /ul pstrongQualifications:/strongnbsp;(1) Have at least a BA/BS degree or be equivalently qualified by work experience or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education with one year of experience substituting for one year of education./p pstrongSummary Description:nbsp;/strongThe CBS/CSS Recovery Specialistrsquo;s work focuses on providing patients and their families with a wide array of rehabilitation and other assigned mental health services, including assisting patients in accessing other needed services both within the Center and in the community./p pMust possess a valid Kansas driverrsquo;s license and a good driving record with no alcohol-related incidents within the last five years. Must also be able to successfully pass an intensive background check. Interested applicants should send their resume, transcript, three professional references and a letter of interest to Brenda Seaman, 208 East 7th Street, Hays, KS 67601 or via email to brenda.seaman@hpmh.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled./p pHigh Plains Mental Health Center offers an excellent benefits package including a portfolio of health, dental and vision benefits. High Plains Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. High Plains Mental Health Center is a Smoke-Free facility. This includes the use of all tobacco, vaping devices and e-cigarettes./p pJob Type: Full-time/p