What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Crisis Specialist position at La Crosse County?
Overview
Calling all Mental Health helpers!
Are you passionate about serving your community and eager to grow in a supportive environment?
Join La Crosse County and take the next step in your career.
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment and offer the opportunity to become part of an organization that values all team members and respects diversity.
The primary purpose of this role is to enhance crisis response coordination in the development of crisis plans, community response, and education to external agencies, by helping to facilitate more connection to community supports (i.e. Crisis linkage) to help prevent additional services being mandated such as youth justice, child protection and other county departments. In addition to the coordination, this this position will also respond to adults/adolescents/children who are experiencing mental health crises, within La Crosse County. Mental health crises may include individuals who pose a threat of harm to themselves or others, are experiencing an increase in symptoms, or are otherwise in need of mental health support. Response may include phone or on-site evaluation and support.
This is a rewarding, fast-paced and challenging role, ideal for a person with a strong sense of empathy, decision making skills and ability to collaborate with community partners. Wisconsin Certified Crisis Program paid training is provided at onset of employment. Employees are part of the Integrated Support & Recovery Services (ISRS) Section of the La Crosse County Department of Human Services. Employee is responsible to the ISRS Crisis Supervisor, the Crisis Program Clinical Director and the ISRS Manager.
This position will work a rotating 6 week scheduled that includes weekend hours, that consists of first (7:30am-4:00pm) and second shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) hours.
Pay range: $22.67 - $27.88
We offer:
A supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
Ample opportunities for career learning, development, and growth.
A culture of respect, teamwork, honesty, and integrity.
The chance to serve your community in a purposeful and meaningful way.
Flexibility with generous paid time-off benefits.
In addition, we provide excellent benefits, including:
The Wisconsin Retirement System
Great health insurance
Comprehensive dental coverage
Life insurance with disability options
Please apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrosse/jobs/4894159/mental-health-crisis-specialist?keywords=crisis&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.67 - $27.88 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $28
