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Rock County

0.8 Crisis Intervention Clinician - Human Services Professional III

Rock County, Janesville, Wisconsin, United States, 53546


Hours of Work: Rotating biweekly 11pm-7:30am0.8 FTE working 32 hours per week

We have a night/weekend shift differential of $2.65/hr. This starts at 7pm until 7a on week days M-Th and for the weekends, it is an additional $2.65/hr for the whole weekend starting at 7pm Friday night through Monday at 7AM.

Provides person-centered behavioral health assessment, care, resources and education to clients in need of crisis services.

Provides support for emergency rooms, law enforcement and other community agencies.

Provides treatment planning, short term treatment, and linkage to ongoing care for clients across the lifespan;

Pursue the least restrictive disposition that will meet the determined safety needs of clients.

Prioritize needs of the community and demands on the crisis unit; Review and oversee development and implementation of safety plans.

Documents care provided.

Collaborates with internal and external colleagues.

Participates in clinical and administrative meetings. Supports and promotes the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department. Performs in a manner consistent with the HSD Professional Standards and “Commitment to My Co-Workers.”

50%- Provides 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 safetyAssess for voluntary admission options for individuals without a funding source.Authorize chapter 51.15 emergency detentions when appropriate.Coordinate admissions, when clinically indicated, to the appropriate receiving facility.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 and in consultation with the crisis supervisor.Develop therapeutic relationships with clientsCreate person-centered crisis response plans, crisis plans and updatesProvide individual, family, and/or group brief psychotherapyCoordinate client care and discharge planning as neededProvide linkage to psychiatry and other services or resources as indicated.Provide clinical consultation to HSD and community partners as needed to support

service coordination.

30%-

Consult and assist with recommendations to law enforcement agencies about thoseindividuals who are experiencing an AODA r30%-elated crisis.

Assess for and facilitate detox admission under 51.45Provide 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.

10%-

Conduct correctional detox, suicidal, and homicidal assessments.

Provide crisis services at the Rock County JailProvide crisis intervention services at the Youth services CenterCoordinate the admission process when a detox or psychiatric hospitalization is clinically indicated.Collaborate with Sheriff Office and YSC staff for crisis planning to maintain safety and inmate/youth behavioral management.Provide back up work for court related services when needed

5%- Ensure program and medical record compliance

Follow all departmental as well as divisional policies and proceduresProvides unit oversight to scheduled welfare checks and safety plan processDocument client care in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines

3%- Participates in all clinical and administrative activities as required

Participate in case review meetingsParticipates in crisis planning meetingsParticipate in staff meetingsParticipate in meetings with supervisor as needed

2%-

Will perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge of the principles and practices of behavioral health care and its application, including person-centered crisis plans, trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, and stages of change.Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to federal and state human service and behavioral health care programsKnowledge of assessment and treatment of suicide, mental illness and substance use disordersKnowledge of psychotropic medications, their main effects, side effects, and abuse potential.Knowledge of psycho-social rehabilitation servicesAbility to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reportsAbility to establish and maintain effective working

relationships within the agency and community.Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructionsAbility to take initiative, work independently, and seek out supervision as neededAbility to manage one's time and emotions in an environment of rapidly changing prioritiesExcellent computer skills related to electronic record keeping, email, and internetMasters degree from an accredited university in human services field.Current Wisconsin LPC, LCSW, or LMFT required, or ability to obtain within designated time periodAbility to work flexible hours, including some evenings.Experience working with clients with complex functional and mental health impairments;Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted (not due to corrective lenses) driver's license and auto insurance pursuant to the Rock County Administrative Policy and Procedure 5.02 and 5.27.Physical elements:- Ability to sit for long periods throughout the day- Some physical activity related to retrieving and carrying records

Equipment use:- Extensive computer including significant typing for documentation- Use of telephone, copier, and fax machine

Working conditions:- Work is generally conducted in an office setting, while occasional community and home visits are likely

Note:

Potential exposure to physically or verbally abusive clients#J-18808-Ljbffr