Crisis Social Worker - Mobile Crisis Response & Support

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking a Social Worker to join the Crisis Unit within Sauk County Human Services Department. This is a county-based, full-time role focusing on daytime crisis assessment, coordination with community partners, and facilitating admissions to crisis facilities.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and 2 years of related experience, with the Wisconsin social work license or ability to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Wisconsin State Social Work License or ability to obtain within six months of hire; Wisconsin Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide daytime mobile and/or telephone-based crisis assessment and response.
• Screen and assess for substance abuse, mental health and psychosocial needs including risk of self-harm, harm to others, vulnerability, and need for placement or referrals.
• Facilitate involuntary and voluntary admissions to hospitals, crisis stabilization beds, and detox facilities.
• Assist consumers with connecting to medical care and/or other community resources.
• Create and update crisis and safety plans including intervention information and prevention steps.
• Provide brief intervention and supportive counseling to alleviate distress with follow-up calls as needed.
• Provide crisis case management for consumers with urgent needs or pending program entry; navigate insurance benefits.
• Coordinate with community partners and Department professionals regarding client needs for coordinated crisis response.
• Coordinate Chapter 51 involuntary emergency detention admissions and discharge plans.
• Advise corporation counsel on client status for treatment and services; assist with discharge planning and community-based programs.
• Arrange and approve contracts for court evaluations and procedures related to crisis petitions.
• Screen, evaluate and advise clients needing emergency intervention; liaise with law enforcement; document in records.
• Maintain statistics on hospitalizations and compliance with orders after court intervention.
• Train and support staff on Chapter 51 policies and on-call guidelines.
• Attend crisis supervision and participate in program development and ongoing professional training.
• Complete timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in agency committees and ongoing program evaluation.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Case management

Interagency coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

2 years related experience

Job description

The Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking a Social Worker to join the Crisis Unit within Sauk County Human Services Department. This is a county-based, full-time role focusing on daytime crisis assessment, coordination with community partners, and facilitating admissions to crisis facilities.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and 2 years of related experience, with the Wisconsin social work license or ability to obtain within six months.