Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Newton, KS 67114Are you passionate about supporting youth and families navigating mental health services? We’re looking for a Youth Care Coordinator who is organized, calm under pressure, and skilled at navigating complex conversations with clients, guardians, and community partners.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values structure and organization, and can maintain professionalism and composure during stressful or sensitive situations.
What You’ll Do
As a Youth Care Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in helping clients and their families access coordinated, meaningful mental health services.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide care coordination services for youth and families participating in community support services
Build and maintain professional, supportive relationships with clients, guardians, and families
Facilitate treatment planning for new referrals and ongoing care
Communicate clearly, calmly, and effectively during difficult or emotionally charged situations
Coordinate services with outside agencies, external care providers, and internal team members
Support client autonomy by identifying strengths and encouraging community involvement
Provide crisis intervention services in collaboration with the treatment team
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and handle sensitive information with discretion and full compliance with HIPAA requirements
Independently manage schedules, priorities, and competing demands
What We’re Looking For
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to remain calm, professional, and composed in stressful situations
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to set and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
Comfort communicating with families, guardians, and community partners
Ability to observe and assess verbal and non-verbal client behavior
Flexibility to adjust schedules based on client and organizational needs
QualificationsQualifications
High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must hold or obtain State of Kansas Case Manager Certification and required CEUs
Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills
Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental illness
Must pass:
Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check
Central Registry check
DCF background check
Additional Requirements
Valid Kansas driver’s license
Current automobile insurance
Ability to transport clients as needed
Why Join Us
You’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to supporting clients, families, and the community through compassionate, coordinated care, while also offering opportunities for professional development and growth.