Mental Health Professional - CCS

St. Charles Inc • West Allis, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a voluntary program that provides support and services to adults and youth who are coping with mental health or substance abuse diagnosis. CCS is a community-based program in which the majority of services are provided in clients’ homes & communities. The MHP is responsible for the authorization of services provided to clients/consumers and attesting to their need for said services. This may include, but is not limited to, the need for psychosocial rehabilitation, medical, and/or supportive services to address the desired recovery goals. These services may fall under any program/department. For example: DHHS, CYFS, Wraparound, BHS, etc.

Requirements

• Licensed by the state of Wisconsin as LCSW or LPC required. Meets the requirements as defined in DHS 36.10 (2) (g) 1 to 8. Ability to interpret and implement statutes related to the program.
• Knowledge of WI DHS Chapter 36 and Milwaukee County community, mental health resources and services, and AODA service provisions.
• Ability to complete a comprehensive assessment with youth and family and provide applicable an diagnosis for the youth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to perform record keeping, documentation, prepare formal reports using proper writing skills. Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple complex tasks, strong professional communication and team work.
• Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
• Ability to use vehicles for work related duties according to the agency’s insurance liability standards.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with targeted Recovery Support populations, i.e. CARS, CCS, RSC, TCM, CSP etc. highly preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a high level of integrity and program quality through quality improvement, accreditation, licensing, and internal monitoring processes.
• Promotes the use of evidence-based and trauma-informed care principles.
• Participate as a member of the recovery team by attending team meetings, developing rapport with youth and families and their team members, support in assessing and determining the youth and family’s needs and providing clinical recommendations to identify and address barriers to recovery and utilizes the full range of approved services to meet clients' needs.
• Ensures accurate and timely dissemination of information to program staff.
• Cultivates and maintains relationship with community/contractual partners.
• Participates in agency-wide and contract required committees, trainings, and meetings.
• Conducts group and or individual staffing with program staff as required by contract.
• Ensures timely completion of required documentation, which includes but not limited to treatment plans and SARJs, and reports any deviations to the Program Manager.
• Serve as a Clinical Supervisor, providing ongoing clinical supervision and support to staff. Offers guidance in navigating challenging situations and ensure the seamless continuity of care for clients.
• Cross-trained amongst several programs that require MHP support based on agency needs as well as provides clinical supervision for interns and other agency programs as needed.
• Represents the program and agency at various community functions.
• Assists care coordinators with obtaining diagnosis information from current outpatient providers.
• Assists as needed with conducting intake assessments, developing community treatment plans, and oversee the intake process, ensuring timely and comprehensive care for all consumers/clients.
• Available for additional meetings with families/psychoeducation (clinical information on diagnosis, comorbidity, prognosis, treatment).
• Ensures equitable treatment of staff through consistent application of Agency Human Resource processes.
• Adheres to St. Charles Youth and Family Services Policy and Procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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