Crisis Services Professional - On Call

Lutheran Social Services; Mauston (WI); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive crisis pay

Supportive team environment

Professional development and training

Zusammenfassung

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking Crisis Service Professionals to provide on-call crisis response, risk assessments, and mobile support for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies in Adams and Juneau Counties, WI. The role offers overnight and weekend shifts with some daytime supervision and training.

You will conduct risk assessments, provide brief crisis counseling, and meet clients in homes or community settings.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is required.
• Minimum one year of experience working with mental health clients preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources is important.
• Ability to learn DHS and Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 34, 51 and 55.
• Strong crisis assessment and decisionmaking skills.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Ability to build effective relationships with diverse populations.

Aufgaben

• Respond to crisis calls and provide mobile crisis response when needed.
• Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate interventions.
• Provide brief crisis counseling and followup services.
• Meet with clients in homes, hospitals, law enforcement settings, or community locations.
• Respond to potential suicide or emergency calls.
• Gather information from interviews, records, and collateral contacts.
• Assess client needs and connect them to appropriate community resources.
• Maintain strong working relationships with county staff, law enforcement, courts, and community partners.
• Document all client interactions in compliance with county, state, and federal requirements.
• Identify gaps in services and recommend improvements.
• Stay informed on laws, procedures, and best practices related to crisis services.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of LSS.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Crisis assessment

Independent work

Multitasking

Relationship building

Knowledge of resources

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Crisis Service Professional (OnCall / Part-Time)

Location: Adams & Juneau Counties, WI (must live within 1 hour) Schedule: Overnights (4:30 PM-8:00 AM), Weekends (24hour shifts), plus limited daytime hours for meetings/training Pay:

• $26/hour when responding to crisis calls

• $20/hour for noncrisis work

• Shift stipend for oncall coverage

Employer: Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan

About the Position

Lutheran Social Services is excited to expand our Crisis Team in Adams and Juneau Counties. We are seeking dedicated Crisis Service Professionals to provide oncall crisis response, risk assessments, and mobile support to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.

This role offers a flexible oncall schedule, including options for 8 or 16 hour shifts starting at either 4:30 PM or 12 AM. While most responsibilities occur during oncall hours, some daytime availability is required for supervision, staff meetings, and training.

What You'll Do

• Respond to crisis calls and provide mobile crisis response when needed

• Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate interventions

• Provide brief crisis counseling and followup services

• Meet with clients in homes, hospitals, law enforcement settings, or community locations

• Respond to potential suicide or emergency calls

• Gather information from interviews, records, and collateral contacts

• Assess client needs and connect them to appropriate community resources

• Maintain strong working relationships with county staff, law enforcement, courts, and community partners

• Document all client interactions in compliance with county, state, and federal requirements

• Identify gaps in services and recommend improvements

• Stay informed on laws, procedures, and best practices related to crisis services

• Support the mission, vision, and values of LSS

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Services or a related field (Examples: criminal justice, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation)

• Minimum one year of experience working with mental health clients strongly preferred

• Knowledge of community resources

• Ability to learn DHS and Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 34, 51 and 55

• Strong crisis assessment and decisionmaking skills

• Ability to work independently, multitask, and maintain professionalism under pressure

• Ability to build effective relationships with diverse populations

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Satisfactory motor vehicle record per LSS Driver Safety Procedure

• Ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to arrive in Adams or Juneau County within 1 hour when responding to crisis calls

• Occasional day travel as needed

Why Join LSS?

• Competitive crisis response pay

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities for professional development and training

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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