Behavioral Health Emergency Service Clinician

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

9d•$26 - $40

About The Position

Behavioral Health Emergency Service Clinician Behavioral Health Services Hourly Pay Rate: $26.24 - $39.60 Closing Date: 2/4/2026 or upon receipt of the first 50 applications SIGN ON BONUS: $7,500 On-site clinical supervision provided to individuals with APSW or LPC-IT licenses Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Emergency Service Clinician (BHESC) is a member of the Access Clinic team, tasked with assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic follow-up, and resource linkage for individuals in crisis. This position will report to the Psychiatric Crisis Services Coordinator.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States.
Valid United States Driver's License, with the ability to obtain a Wisconsin Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire.
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field.
Valid Wisconsin state licensure, free of limitations, OR able to provide proof of passed licensure exam in one of the following: Advanced Practice Social Workers (APSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or (LPC-IT) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or (LMFT-IT)
At least three (3) years of experience in crisis or clinical services.
Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs.
Able and willing to travel within the community up to 5% of work time.
Appointee must establish residency in the state of Wisconsin within six months of start date and maintain such residency during incumbency.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessment of adults in crisis managing mental health and co-occurring needs.
Regularly evaluate dangerousness to self and others.
Provide therapeutic follow-up to adults navigating crises and address additional clinical issues as they arise, with regular assessment of risk.
Follow-up will be focused on identified areas of crisis plan implemented, vetted, and proven therapeutic interventions.
Assess for mental health symptoms.
Support clients in managing crises through provision of coping strategies, therapeutic interventions, and connecting to appropriate community services based on clinical need.
Create crisis plans with input from client and support(s) (when indicated), focused on problem resolution and improved coping strategies.
Safety planning will be in response to suicide screening and risk assessment to identify supports and increased safety with lethal means.
Consult supervisor, colleagues, and psychiatric team as clinically indicated to manage cases.
Provide community and client/caregiver education regarding crisis management and mental health service.
Participate in weekly supervision to manage caseload.
Document service delivery consistent with County, state, and licensing requirements.
Documentation includes, but is not limited to, therapeutic follow-up sessions, contact with patient, crisis planning and management, and resource linkage.
Participate in required clinic and Milwaukee County meetings to ensure continued dialogue with colleagues, as well as remain up to date on relevant issues that could impact clinic or communities served.
Perform all other duties as assigned.