Care Coordinator at High Plains Mental Health Center – Hays, Kansas

Care Coordination RN – Guide Patients Through Their Mental Health Recovery Journey

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Position: Care Coordination RN

Location: Hays, Kansas

Pay: starting at $57,061 (based on experience) | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Schedule: typical hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Why You Should Apply:

Some of the most important moments in a patient’s recovery happen between appointments and after discharge—when they are transitioning from hospitals or treatment facilities back into their daily lives. Those moments require someone who can ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

At High Plains Mental Health Center, our Care Coordination RN will play a critical role in helping individuals successfully navigate these transitions. You’ll work alongside hospitals, psychiatric facilities, providers, and community partners to ensure patients receive safe, continuous, and well-coordinated care.

If you’re a nurse who values advocacy, collaboration, and meaningful patient relationships, this role gives you the opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a way that directly improves mental health outcomes in our communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Help patients successfully transition from inpatient psychiatric units, hospitals, and residential programs back into community care
• Work closely with providers, nurses, and community partners to keep treatment plans aligned and effective
• Improve patient safety by reviewing medications and coordinating follow-up care
• Educate and support patients so they understand their care plan and feel confident moving forward
• Build relationships across healthcare systems that strengthen mental health care in our region

You’ll thrive in this position if you are:

• Organized and proactive, with strong follow-through
• A clear communicator who can collaborate across multiple healthcare teams
• Passionate about mental health care and patient advocacy
• Motivated by work that has a long-term impact on people’s lives

At HPMHC, our mission is simple: “We’re Here For You.” As a Care Coordination RN, you’ll live that mission every day by helping ensure patients experience safe transitions, coordinated treatment, and ongoing support when they need it most.

Why Join Us?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you — not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients.

When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We Offer:

-Competitive Pay: starting at $57,061 salaried (based on experience)

-Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• Holiday pay [holiday pay in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes 7 holidays]
• Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
• License Renewal
• NHSC & Nurse Corps-Approved Site [Eligible for Loan Repayment Assistance]
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $500 Sign-On Bonus
• And more!

Submitting Your Application:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH.COM.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Preferred- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Preferred: experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, or physician office or outpatient practice.
• Preferred: experience in care coordination or case management.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary teams and external providers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families about treatment plans and care transitions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology including computers, electronic records, and common office equipment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement, particularly in mental health care and clinical processes.