Behavioral Health Emergency Service Clinician – Crisis Consultation Program

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Emergency Service Clinician (BHESC) in the Crisis Consultation Program is a mobile crisis clinician who provides crisis assessment and intervention, system navigation, client follow-up, and consultation with community providers. The role coordinates and facilitates Crisis Staffing meetings, develops Crisis Plans with individuals and their supports, monitors compliance with DHS 34, and provides training and support related to Crisis Plans. On-site clinical supervision is provided to individuals with training licenses. This position is with Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services (BHS). The hourly pay range is $28.50–$42.73, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus. The role requires driving approximately 50% of the time. The appointee must establish residency in Wisconsin within six months of the start date and maintain it during employment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications when they submit their application.

Requirements

Currently authorized to work in the United States.
Valid United States driver’s license that can be maintained throughout employment.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field.
At least three years of crisis experience.
Unrestricted Wisconsin professional licensure at the time of application as an LCSW, APSW, LPC, LPC-IT, LMFT, or LMFT-IT.
Willingness to drive approximately 50% of the time.
Must establish residency in Wisconsin within six months of the start date and maintain Wisconsin residency during employment.
Must possess the minimum qualifications at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric and psychosocial assessments of individuals with significant mental health and co-occurring needs, and regularly evaluate danger to self or others, including suicidal and homicidal ideation.
Intervene in and manage acute mental health crises in the community by de-escalating, stabilizing, and resolving crisis events, including remaining with individuals until stabilized and linked to services when necessary.
Reduce danger to self or others through therapeutic interventions, arranging immediate services, or connecting individuals with community services and supports until they are safe and engaged in therapeutic services.
Implement plans of care using psychotherapeutic interventions related to crisis assessment and crisis-plan development, and follow up to determine whether crisis interventions are successful.
Consult and collaborate with BHS and DHHS service providers, community providers, emergency responders, and other mental health professionals regarding crisis plans and crisis staffing.
Educate providers and others about creating and using crisis plans in accordance with DHS 34.
Review and triage referrals for crisis staffing; coordinate and facilitate staffing meetings; support providers in developing plans of care to mitigate crises; provide system navigation; and complete documentation.
Review and triage referrals for crisis plans, create plans with clients and their supports— in person whenever possible—and support BHS Crisis Services in developing and updating plans.
Audit and monitor electronic health record information for compliance with DHS 34 and BHS policies and procedures, and collaborate with BHS Crisis Services on interventions based on audit results.
Participate in community engagement and outreach, facilitate training for community partners and internal staff, and assist Crisis Services programs as needed, including Milwaukee Mobile Crisis and Crisis Assessment Response teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.