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Psychiatric Crisis Worker, Crisis Mobile Center new hires could receive up to a $7,600 sign on bonus.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Perform Social Work and Crisis Mental Health services as a member of a mobile, community-based crisis intervention team providing services to youth and families in the community as a part of nationally recognized team. Settings include home, relative placements, school, foster home and adoptive resources, shelter care, group homes and other settings.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide psycho-social and AODA assessments to children and their families in crisis situations due to an emotional, behavioral or mental health problem; initiate request for required services, phone calls, agency information, etc.
• Provide crisis intervention services and crisis focused treatment to families until Follow-up services can be obtained for children and their families. Serve as a referral resource for families to obtain follow-up mental health services.
• Function as a member of a community-based mental health team in diagnostic formulation and implantation of stabilization services, short term crisis, immediate treatment techniques, strategies and plans for children, adolescents and their families.
• Coordinate services of the crisis team with community agencies and police, youth services, Children?s Court, schools, etc. to identify and obtain emergency resources and services for children and juveniles in a mental health crisis.
• Serve as a consultant to and provide liaison services with the case managers and other treatment staff in Wraparound Milwaukee.
• Respond to emergency phone calls and provide crisis interventions to help alleviate a mental health crisis and provide information about coordinated and additional resources to families and follow-up services.
• Work closely with MCBHD Psychiatric Crisis Service in assisting them in screening potential admissions and providing community based crisis service.
• Maintain records, reports, and legal documents.
• Arrange transportation, or transport if necessary, children needing to be placed in Emergency runaway shelter, foster care placement, respite care, PCS or other settings.
• Prepare reports required by the court, schools, Child Welfare, police agencies or other legal entities.
• Educate and train mental health professionals and para-professionals.
• Train and guide para-professional mental health aides, interns or assistants working with the crisis Team.
• Answer and respond timely to crisis calls in the community
• Assist Crisis Services by utilizing ?Wraparound? program funds to purchase needed Community resources and services.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Master?s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field strongly preferred.
• Bachelor?s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field required along with 2 years applicable experience with target population.
• Experience and state licensure strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) desired.
• Substantial training and experience in mental health, particularly focusing on children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of Wraparound philosophy.
• Knowledge base of adolescent and family issues and dynamics.
• Knowledge of the Wisconsin Children?s Code and juvenile justice systems.
• Knowledge of human growth and development theories.
• Ability to prepare formal reports.
• Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Wisconsin driver?s license and liability insurance.
• Ability to use vehicles for work related duties according to the agency?s insurance liability standards.
• Ability to accurately perform record keeping and documentation entries.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor/outdoor requirements.
• Local travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to work on weekends'

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Effective October 1, 2021, Milwaukee County requires all employees to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request. Will you be able to submit proof of vaccination status if offered the position?
• What compensation are you seeking?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social Services: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wauwatosa, WI