CCBHC Specialist at Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc

Manhattan, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance, Coordination, Performance Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Data Tracking, Reporting, Quality Improvement, Audits, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Electronic Health Records, Communication

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Who We Are Pawnee Mental Health Services is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving individuals and families across 10 counties in North-Central Kansas. We are a mission-driven organization committed to providing accessible, high-quality behavioral health services to underserved communities. At Pawnee, you are part of a collaborative team working to strengthen lives and improve community wellness. The Role You’ll Play The CCBHC Specialist serves as a subject matter expert and operational lead for our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program. This position supports compliance, coordination, and performance monitoring of CCBHC services while partnering closely with clinical, administrative, and leadership teams. What You’ll Do as a CCBHC Specialist: Serve as the primary internal resource for CCBHC requirements, standards, and workflows Support compliance with federal and state CCBHC regulations, including documentation, service delivery, and reporting Coordinate with clinical and operational teams to ensure consistent implementation of CCBHC service components Monitor performance metrics, outcomes, and quality indicators tied to CCBHC services Assist with audits, data tracking, reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives What We Offer At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical & Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna (single coverage typically $50–100/month) Dental Insurance – 100% FREE for employees Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS) – secure lifetime pension program Life Insurance up to 150% of annual income & Long-Term Disability – NO COST 8 Paid Holidays annually Generous PTO – 15 days your first year, increases to 24 days at your 1-year anniversary 40 hours of Paid Medical Leave immediately upon hire Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Supplemental options including short-term disability, critical illness, ambulance transport, hospital indemnity, and more Requirements Required: Post-secondary education in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred) Experience in behavioral health, quality, or compliance Experience with quality improvement, audits, data tracking, or regulatory compliance Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate across teams without formal supervisory authority Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs) and reporting systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred: Experience with CCBHC demonstration or expansion programs Familiarity with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care models Experience supporting grant-funded or federally regulated programs

Responsibilities

The CCBHC Specialist acts as the subject matter expert and operational lead for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic program, supporting compliance, coordination, and performance monitoring of services. This involves serving as the primary internal resource for CCBHC requirements and coordinating with clinical and operational teams for consistent service implementation.