Crisis Counselor - Part Time

Kenosha Human Development Services; Village of Somers (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenosha Human Development Services is seeking a Crisis Counselor to provide walk-in, telephone, and mobile crisis interventions at the Crisis Prevention Center in Kenosha, WI. The role reports to the Crisis Program Manager and is part-time with a non-exempt status and a starting wage of $21.20 per hour.

The Crisis Counselor will connect clients with community resources, conduct crisis assessments, and develop safety plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to observe, interpret, assess and document human behaviors.
• Maintain active pace for up to an eight hour shift.
• Professional attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and maintain boundaries.
• Must complete minimum of 40 hours training upon hire.
• Effective English communication (written and spoken).
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Must carry auto insurance with 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage.
• Maintain records and document case notes daily.
• Ability to give and accept feedback as part of a team.
• Able to traverse workspace and community frequently.
• Willing to learn and work with treatment philosophies.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• 2nd shift weekdays; weekend/holidays options possible.

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention for Kenosha County; respond to caller; assess crisis and safety plan.
• Refer/provide authorization for county-funded services as appropriate.
• Assist in emergency psychiatric inpatient hospital authorization and involuntary care decisions.
• Refer/admit to crisis stabilization (KARE Center); provide transportation as needed.
• Respond to crime scenes with law enforcement; provide referrals and quick safety planning.
• Complete continuing education and clinical supervision; maintain task records.
• Perform other work as required by the Emergency Mental Health Services Supervisor.
• Promptly complete all required documentation.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Observe/interpret/document behaviors

8-hour shift pace

Professional attitude/work ethic

40 hours training upon hire

English communication

Reliable transportation/drive record

Auto insurance coverage

Maintain records/case notes

Team feedback

Move around workspace/community

Willing to learn treatment approaches

Spanish a plus

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
3536 52nd StreetKenosha, WI 53144

Division/Department: Crisis and Stabilization Services
Location: Crisis Prevention Center
Job Title: Crisis Counselor
Reports To: Crisis Program Manager
Type of Position: Part-Time
FSLA Status: Non-exempt
Schedule: As scheduled
Starting Pay: $21.20 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY
The Crisis Counselor provides walk-in, telephone and mobile interventions to individuals experiencing a mental health emergency. This position also provides the client linkage and follow-up to community resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Crisis intervention for Kenosha County:
• a. Respond in timely manner to caller; prioritize calls as necessary
• b. Determine need for phone or on-site intervention and respond accordingly
• c. Perform assessment and ascertain elements of crisis and degree of danger/urgency involved; obtain assistance asneeded and facilitate outcome
• d. Defuse immediate crisis reactions; collaborate with involved parties to develop safety plan, advocate as needed and facilitate outcome
• e. Provide supportive listening, feedback, information and referral
• f. Respond to local detention facilities for suicide assessment of targeted inmates
• 2. Refer/provide authorization for county-funded services as appropriate
• a. Consult with ER staff when voluntary placements need to be funded by Kenosha County
• 3. Assess/provide emergency psychiatric inpatient hospital authorization when deemed appropriate
• a. Assist law enforcement in determining the need for involuntary inpatient care
• b. Present alternatives when suitable i.e., safety planning
• c. Assess and assist in determining suitable placement for voluntary detox of substance addicted persons
• 4. Assess/refer/admit to KARE Center for crisis stabilization and/or to defer emergency hospital admissions
• a. May provide facilitating services (such as transportation) as needed
• 5. Respond to crime scenes as requested by Law Enforcement
• a. Assist police as requested and instructed
• b. Assist in defusing victims and witnesses
• c. Provide referrals/immediately needed services
• d. Create short term safety plans for victims and witnesses involved, facilitate as needed
• 6. Perform individual employee requirements for continuing education and clinical supervision as required for agency
• a. Maintain accurate record of task completion
• 7. Perform other work as required by the Emergency Mental Health Services Supervisor
• 8. Promptly complete all required documentation for work as described above

PROFESSIONALISM

• 1. Conduct oneself in a professional manner
• a. Maintain the confidentiality and other rights of participants, families and staff and follow HIPPA Guidelines for all verbal and written communication
• b. Problem-solve difficult situations in a timely manner
• c. Manage difficult or emotional consumer situations by responding promptly to needs, requests for assistance and services
• d. Give, receive and act upon feedback from supervisors and co-workers in an appropriate manner
• e. Maintain professional boundaries with consumers and co-workers at all times
• f. Understand cultural diversity and have respect for others’ values and culture
• g. Attend training as requested by supervisors
• h. Other tasks as assigned by supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required.

• 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 2. Ability to observe, interpret, assess and document human behaviors
• 3. Ability to maintain active pace for up to an eight hour shift
• 4. Professional attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and to maintain solid, personal boundaries
• 5. Upon hire, must complete minimum of 40 hours training
• 6. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
• 7. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record
• 8. Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage
• 9. Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily
• 10. Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team
• 11. Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
• 12. Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies
• 13. Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• 14. This position is primarily 2nd shift weekdays. Weekend hours may include first shift options. Must be available some holidays.

Kenosha Human Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other status protected under federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.