Patient Resource Specialist

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13516618

**Who We Are**

Pawnee Mental Health is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral

Health Center (CCBHC) helping underserved populations in 10 counties

here in North-Central Kansas.

We are a vibrant community of passionate people looking for our next

teammate you!

**The Role Youll Play - Patient Resource Specialist**

As a Patient Resource Specialist, you are often the first face of Pawnee

for new clientsand the steady support they rely on throughout their

care. In this unique hybrid role, you will walk alongside individuals

navigating mental health treatment, helping them connect to essential

services both within Pawnee and throughout the community. From guiding

clients through their intake to advocating for financial or social

benefits, you serve as both a care coordinator and a resource navigator.

This role plays a vital part in breaking down barriers to treatment,

ensuring clients receive the care, support, and follow-up they need to

succeed.

The Day-to-Day

• Guide clients through the intake process by completing vitals,
  
  

screenings, and connecting them to appropriate medical or community

resources

• Serve as an ongoing care coordinator by supporting clients
  
  

throughout treatment, performing follow-up calls, and helping them

stay connected to services

• Assist clients in navigating and applying for benefits such as
  
  

Medicaid, Medicare, SSI/SSDI (including SOAR), and other financial

supports

• Collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, and community
  
  

partners to advocate for client needs, resolve barriers, and

coordinate care transitions

• Maintain accurate documentation, meet care coordination
  
  

expectations, and travel as needed across our 10-county service area

• 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, were 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!