Crisis Counselor - Part Time

Kenosha Human Development Services•Village of Somers, WI

6d•$21

About The Position

The Crisis Counselor provides walk-in, telephone and mobile interventions to individuals experiencing a mental health emergency. This position also provides the client linkage and follow-up to community resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to observe, interpret, assess and document human behaviors
Ability to maintain active pace for up to an eight hour shift
Professional attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and to maintain solid, personal boundaries
Upon hire, must complete minimum of 40 hours training
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage
Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily
Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team
Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Crisis intervention for Kenosha County:
Respond in timely manner to caller; prioritize calls as necessary
Determine need for phone or on-site intervention and respond accordingly
Perform assessment and ascertain elements of crisis and degree of danger/urgency involved; obtain assistance as needed and facilitate outcome
Defuse immediate crisis reactions; collaborate with involved parties to develop safety plan, advocate as needed and facilitate outcome
Provide supportive listening, feedback, information and referral
Respond to local detention facilities for suicide assessment of targeted inmates
Refer/provide authorization for county-funded services as appropriate
Consult with ER staff when voluntary placements need to be funded by Kenosha County
Assess/provide emergency psychiatric inpatient hospital authorization when deemed appropriate
Assist law enforcement in determining the need for involuntary inpatient care
Present alternatives when suitable i.e., safety planning
Assess and assist in determining suitable placement for voluntary detox of substance addicted persons
Assess/refer/admit to KARE Center for crisis stabilization and/or to defer emergency hospital admissions
May provide facilitating services (such as transportation) as needed
Respond to crime scenes as requested by Law Enforcement
Assist police as requested and instructed
Assist in defusing victims and witnesses
Provide referrals/immediately needed services
Create short term safety plans for victims and witnesses involved, facilitate as needed
Perform individual employee requirements for continuing education and clinical supervision as required for agency
Maintain accurate record of task completion
Perform other work as required by the Emergency Mental Health Services Supervisor
Promptly complete all required documentation for work as described above