What are the responsibilities and job description for the COaST Clinician position at Lake County?
Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.
. Dispatches into the community to respond to crises as part of the Lake County Sheriff's Mobile Response Team for Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COaST)
. Provides direct crisis intervention services to members of the community and community member family members including de-escalation, stabilization and linkages to appropriate levels of care.
. The mobile response team consists of a Sheriff's Deputy and Mobile Crisis Responder to meet with community members experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises throughout Lake County.
. Collaborative interventions often help in resolving crises before becoming life-threatening or escalates to a detain-able offense. . Responsible for mobile crisis response coverage over the telephone and/or in person.
. Evaluates and assess clients for level of care.
. Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients.
. Creates stabilization plans with client and links client to appropriate level of care.. Experience with behavioral health treatment planning and mental health assessments.
. Experience with interventions for individuals affected by alcohol and drug addiction.
. Demonstrates cultural competency in providing services to low income disadvantaged populations.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
. Associates degree and five (5) years' experience in behavioral sciences, or
. Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' experience in behavioral sciences, or
. Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) years experience in behavioral sciences, or
. Master's degree in behavioral sciences and no experience.
. Licensure in LSW is required.
. Additional licensure in LCSW, LPC or LCPC preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
. Frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear for extended periods.
. Frequently required to travel throughout Lake County via automobile.
. Frequently exposed to inclimate whether during interventions.. The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities.
. Bilingual abilities are a plus.
. Must pass mandatory background checks which include pre-employment drug screening and polygraph.
Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We also offer flexible working hours and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County! To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit Sheriff's Office.
. Dispatches into the community to respond to crises as part of the Lake County Sheriff's Mobile Response Team for Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COaST)
. Provides direct crisis intervention services to members of the community and community member family members including de-escalation, stabilization and linkages to appropriate levels of care.
. The mobile response team consists of a Sheriff's Deputy and Mobile Crisis Responder to meet with community members experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises throughout Lake County.
. Collaborative interventions often help in resolving crises before becoming life-threatening or escalates to a detain-able offense. . Responsible for mobile crisis response coverage over the telephone and/or in person.
. Evaluates and assess clients for level of care.
. Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients.
. Creates stabilization plans with client and links client to appropriate level of care.. Experience with behavioral health treatment planning and mental health assessments.
. Experience with interventions for individuals affected by alcohol and drug addiction.
. Demonstrates cultural competency in providing services to low income disadvantaged populations.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
. Associates degree and five (5) years' experience in behavioral sciences, or
. Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' experience in behavioral sciences, or
. Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) years experience in behavioral sciences, or
. Master's degree in behavioral sciences and no experience.
. Licensure in LSW is required.
. Additional licensure in LCSW, LPC or LCPC preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
. Frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear for extended periods.
. Frequently required to travel throughout Lake County via automobile.
. Frequently exposed to inclimate whether during interventions.. The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities.
. Bilingual abilities are a plus.
. Must pass mandatory background checks which include pre-employment drug screening and polygraph.
Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We also offer flexible working hours and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County! To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit Sheriff's Office.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug testing, a polygraph test, and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $31 - $46
