Join Our Team
Welcome to the Pawnee Mental Health Services employment page! 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, we’re 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, regardless of whether you are a seasoned mental health professional or new to the field, we invite you to explore the opportunities available to see how you can make a difference!
See all of our current job postings here
Why Pawnee?
We have 10 counties* to work and train in. Our largest offices and facilities are located in charming Manhattan, Kansas. Manhattan boasts a unique blend of college-town charm in a beautiful setting. Discover a zest for activity from the eclectic shopping scene, unique dining, nightlife, and numerous recreation opportunities around the city and Flint Hills.
With a 26% lower cost of living** than the Kansas City metropolitan area, Manhattan offers an entire range of housing options. As a college town adjacent to Ft. Riley, home of the Big Red One, Manhattan caters to the active lifestyle and young families.
*Other locations include Junction City, Wamego, Clay Center, Marysville, Washington, Belleville, Concordia, Beloit and Mankato.
**2021 Cost of Living Calculator, Bestplaces.net
Benefits to our employees
Health and Dental Insurance
- Medical: Employee, Employee/Spouse, Employee/Children, and Family coverage offered; PPO networks with traditional co-pays, High-Deductible Health Plans, as well as more specialized coverage available. Coverage is available from day 1 and offered through Aetna or BCBS.
- Dental: Employee, Employee/Spouse, Employee/Children, and Family coverage offered. Coverage will begin after 30 full days of employment and is offered through Delta Dental. Employee must be in a position of at least 30 hours or more per week to qualify.
- Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (High Deductible Health Insurance Plan):
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction may be made for insurance premiums, unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care expenses.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave: Hourly employees start at 12 days of PTO their first year, and salary employees start at 15 days of PTO their first year.
Paid Family Leave: Positions of 30+ hours/week receive a one-time credit of 40 hours on their first day of employment.
Retirement
Retirement: Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS) – those holding a position of at least 1000 hours per year (full time = 2,080 hrs/year), 6% of salary is withheld to fund retirement and other benefits with an employer match of 8.9%.
Term Life Insurance: Packaged with KPERS. Value = 1.5 times annual earnings.
Disability Insurance: Long-term disability coverage packaged with KPERS.
Ancillary Benefits
Vision, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, ID Theft, Legal Protection, Medical Transportation, and additional Voluntary Life Insurance are all available through payroll deduction.
Professional Benefits
Professional Liability Insurance: Premium is paid by Pawnee. The policy provides coverage for malpractice claims.
Professional Leave: Pawnee supports continuing education. Time off and resources are available at the program director’s discretion.