CSP Professional/Crisis Case Worker

Green Lake County • Green Lake, WI

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About The Position

To provide psychiatric counseling and case management for Community Support Program (CSP) and provide crisis intervention and stabilization for clients in the community.

Requirements

• Basic everyday living skills, the ability to understand, follow and provide directions in a professional and respectful manner.
• Reading and writing reports is necessary.
• Communicating in a professional and respectful manner with staff, community professionals, agencies and the general public is required.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and access to an insured vehicle.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment, including but not limited to telephone, copy machine, calculator, dictation equipment, typewriter, computer terminal, fax machine, and automobile.
• We also require that your values are consistent with the clinical unit: treat others with dignity and respect, maintain professional integrity and foster intellectual creativity.
• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field with 1,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with chronically mentally ill persons, or a bachelor’s degree in a field other than behavioral health with 2,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with persons with chronic mental illness.
• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field with 1,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with chronically mentally ill persons, or a bachelor’s degree in a field other than behavioral health with 2,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with persons with chronic mental illness.

Nice To Haves

• Additionally, it is preferred to have comprehensive knowledge of the needs of individuals with chronic mental illness in our community or the willingness to learn.
• This position also requires knowledge of the CSP program, and the practices and principles of crisis intervention and response.
• A willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling, single point of contact coordination services, and case management to CSP clients.
• 75% of the CSP Professional's time is spent on direct service provision with a majority of this time being in community settings. This includes performing functional screens, initial assessments, determining areas of service needs, and developing initial treatment plans.
• Providing supportive counseling, education, and assisting in areas of need are also required for this position. This includes home visits, facilitating daily living skills, and providing support and encouragement in a professional manner.
• Facilitate group-based activities for Community Support Program members based upon member needs and goals
• Complete relevant clinical documentation for all activities.
• Provides crisis counseling, crisis intervention and being part of the 24 hour on-call crisis team.
• Meets regularly for clinical staffing and case management coordination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level