Rock County - Janesville, WI

posted 6 days ago

Part-time
Janesville, WI
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This position provides person-centered behavioral health assessment, care, resources, and education to clients in need of crisis services. The role includes support for emergency rooms, law enforcement, and other community agencies, as well as treatment planning, short-term treatment, and linkage to ongoing care for clients across the lifespan. The position prioritizes the needs of the community and demands on the crisis unit, overseeing the development and implementation of safety plans, documenting care provided, and collaborating with internal and external colleagues. Participation in clinical and administrative meetings is required, along with support for the Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department.

Responsibilities

  • Provide person-centered behavioral health care services for clients experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
  • Assess clients in crisis to determine least restrictive disposition that will assure client safety.
  • Assess for voluntary admission options for individuals without a funding source.
  • Authorize chapter 51.15 emergency detentions when appropriate.
  • Coordinate admissions to the appropriate receiving facility when clinically indicated.
  • Coordinate medical clearance if required with police, referring facility, and hospital ER staff.
  • Work with individuals and natural supports to create appropriate safety plans when clinically indicated.
  • Develop therapeutic relationships with clients.
  • Create person-centered crisis response plans and updates.
  • Provide individual, family, and/or group brief psychotherapy.
  • Coordinate client care and discharge planning as needed.
  • Provide linkage to psychiatry and other services or resources as indicated.
  • Consult and assist with recommendations to law enforcement agencies about individuals experiencing an AODA related crisis.
  • Assess for and facilitate detox admission under 51.45.
  • Provide pre-admission and post-discharge suicidal assessments for detox clients.
  • Coordinate referrals to county AODA specialist.
  • Collaborate with security or psych tech staff for transport to and from detox facilities.
  • Document recommendation for treatment by detox providers.
  • Conduct correctional detox, suicidal, and homicidal assessments.
  • Provide crisis services at the Rock County Jail.
  • Provide crisis intervention services at the Youth Services Center.
  • Coordinate the admission process when a detox or psychiatric hospitalization is clinically indicated.
  • Collaborate with Sheriff Office and YSC staff for crisis planning.
  • Provide backup work for court-related services when needed.
  • Ensure program and medical record compliance.
  • Participate in all clinical and administrative activities as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in behavioral health field required.
  • LCSW, LMFT, or LPC preferred, or ability and willingness to obtain licensure.
  • Substance abuse credential preferred or ability and willingness to obtain certification.
  • Experience working with clients with complex functional and mental health impairments.
  • Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted driver's license and auto insurance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of behavioral health care and its application.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to federal and state human service and behavioral health care programs.
  • Knowledge of assessment and treatment of suicide, mental illness, and substance use disorders.
  • Knowledge of psychotropic medications, their main effects, side effects, and abuse potential.
  • Knowledge of psycho-social rehabilitation services.

Benefits

  • Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Clinical supervision towards licensure provided for staff with an APSW or LPC-IT.
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