Crisis Intervention Specialist – Mobile Behavioral Health

Rock County; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock County seeks a qualified professional to provide mobile, person-centered behavioral health care for clients in crisis across the life span. You will assess risk, coordinate admissions and medical clearances, and develop safety plans to prevent re-crisis, while delivering brief psychotherapy and linkage to services.

Role involves collaboration with internal/external providers, documentation compliance, and supporting trauma-informed, culturally competent care in multiple settings including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Experience with risk and safety planning in crisis settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess crisis clients to determine least restrictive disposition for safety.
• Coordinate admissions and medical clearance with facilities and emergency staff.
• Authorize emergency detentions when appropriate under applicable laws.
• Develop and implement safety plans with clients and supports.
• Provide brief psychotherapy to individuals, families, or groups.
• Coordinate ongoing linkage to behavioral health services and resources.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation per policy.

Skills

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Safety planning

Collaboration

Brief psychotherapy

Case coordination

Detention authorization

Cultural competency

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Rock County seeks a qualified professional to provide mobile, person-centered behavioral health care for clients in crisis across the life span. You will assess risk, coordinate admissions and medical clearances, and develop safety plans to prevent re-crisis, while delivering brief psychotherapy and linkage to services.

Role involves collaboration with internal/external providers, documentation compliance, and supporting trauma-informed, culturally competent care in multiple settings including