Clinician – Third Shift Crisis Mobile (Contracted)

La Causa, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive benefits and paid leave

Birthday day off

Bilingual supportive environment

Job summary

La Causa, Inc. Social Services is seeking a Licensed Clinician to join the 3rd shift Crisis Response team in Milwaukee for overnight assessments and interventions.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, determine risk, and provide crisis intervention to stabilize individuals, using clinical expertise to guide recommendations for emergency holds and referrals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field required.
• Valid Wisconsin State licensure to work as LPC/LCSW/LMFT.
• Active professional liability insurance policy (1,000,000 per claim / 1,000,000 aggregate).
• Availability to work 3rd shift (12:00 AM – 7:30 AM) for mobile crisis response.
• Sign up for a minimum of four shifts per month.
• Strong cultural competency and ability to work with diverse individuals and families.
• Excellent crisis management, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills—verbal, written, interpersonal.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desirable.
• Reliable transportation and valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate risk and dangerousness to self or others.
• Intervene in acute mental health or AODA crises in the community, including police presence.
• De-escalate and stabilize crises while ensuring safety.
• Make recommendations regarding Emergency Detention holds.
• Collaborate with Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services, hospitals, law enforcement, and CART teams.
• Provide education to families and community stakeholders on crisis management.
• Document thoroughly all assessments, interventions, and recommendations.
• Attend meetings, training, and professional development activities.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Licensed Clinician – 3rd Shift Crisis ResponseJob Type: Full-time • $75/hr. (Licensed Clinician) Location: Milwaukee, WI • Social Services

La Causa Inc. Social Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinician to join our Crisis Response Team, providing overnight community-based assessments and interventions for youth and adults experiencing mental health or AODA crises. This critical role supports individuals in their most vulnerable moments and helps stabilize crises to keep our community safe.

Why Join La Causa, Inc.?

• Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals in crisis regain stability
• Collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, and community stakeholders
• Gain professional development and training opportunities
• Work in a supportive, bilingual, multicultural organization
• Earn competitive pay with $75/hr for licensed clinicians
• Mileage reimbursement for travel in the community
• Competitive benefits and paid leave—including a day off for your birthday!
• Be part of a mission-driven agency serving Milwaukee since 1972

Your Role:

As a Licensed Clinician, you will conduct in-person psychosocial assessments during 3rd shift hours (12:00 AM – 7:30 AM), determine levels of risk, and provide crisis intervention to de-escalate and stabilize individuals. You will use your clinical expertise to make recommendations about Emergency Detention holds and connect individuals and families with needed resources.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of youth and adults to evaluate risk and determine dangerousness to self or others
• intervene in acute mental health or AODA crises within the community, including situations involving police presence
• De-escalate, stabilize, and resolve mental health crises while ensuring safety
• Make recommendations regarding Chapter 51 Emergency Detention holds based on assessments
• Collaborate with Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services, hospitals, law enforcement, CART teams, and other community partners
• Provide education to families and community stakeholders on crisis management and mental health services
• Complete thorough, detailed documentation of all assessments, interventions, and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all organizational, legal, and contractual requirements
• Attend meetings, training, and professional development activities as directed
• Fulfill mandated reporting duties related to child and adult safety
• Support the team by taking on additional responsibilities as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or a related field required
• Valid Wisconsin State licensure, free of limitations, must be certified or licensed to work as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT
• Active professional liability insurance policy ($1,000,000 per claim / $1,000,000 aggregate)
• Availability to work 3rd shift (12:00 AM – 7:30 AM) for mobile crisis response
• Available to sign up for a minimum of four shifts per month.
• Prompt submission of compliance documents within specified time frames to ensure regulatory requirements and maintain smooth workflow processes.
• Strong cultural competency and ability to work respectfully with diverse individuals and families
• Excellent crisis management, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desirable
• Reliable transportation, valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and state-minimum auto insurance (must meet La Causa driving standards)
• Must successfully pass all required background checks, TB test, physical, and vaccination requirements
• This position involves community-based mobile crisis response, requiring frequent travel throughout Milwaukee, as well as office-based documentation.
• This role offers a supportive and balanced schedule with no weekend shifts and limited evening hours, carefully determined by the needs of the families we serve.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk.
• Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing required, finger dexterity necessary.
• Infrequent lifting (such as files) may occur.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

La Causa, Inc., founded in 1972, is one of Wisconsin's largest bilingual, multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children, youth and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. We have several divisions that provide vital services to the community including Crisis Nursery & Respite Center, Early Education & Care Center, La Causa Charter School, Social Services: Adult Services and Youth Services, and Administration. At the heart of our mission is the dedicated staff that welcomes all into Familia La Causa and serves the children and families of Milwaukee.

You can learn more about La Causa at https://lacausa.org/about-us/

Be part of something bigger—join Familia La Causa. Bring your clinical expertise to crisis response and help change lives when it matters most.