Mental Health Crisis Worker

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Wisconsin seeks a crisis response professional to provide rapid assessment and intervention for individuals in behavioral health emergencies. You will conduct suicide and safety risk screenings, perform trauma-informed de-escalation, and develop immediate safety plans.

You will coordinate referrals to ongoing behavioral health, housing, and social services, document all interactions in electronic health records, and collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, and

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health crisis assessments, including suicide and safety risk screening.
• Use trauma-informed, de-escalation strategies to support stabilization.
• Create safety and follow-up plans for clients.
• Coordinate referrals to ongoing behavioral health, housing, and social services.
• Document all interactions in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, and community partners.

Job description

Provide rapid response to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. Perform suicide and safety risk assessments, deliver trauma-informed crisis intervention, and de-escalate situations. Develop immediate safety plans and arrange follow-up supports.

Key Duties

• Conduct behavioral health crisis assessments, including suicide and safety risk screening.
• Use trauma-informed, de-escalation strategies to support stabilization.
• Create safety and follow-up plans for clients.
• Coordinate referrals to ongoing behavioral health, housing, and social services.
• Document all interactions in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, and community partners.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, client-centered approach aligned with dignity and inclusion.
• Strong crisis assessment and risk evaluation abilities.
• Effective de-escalation and trauma-informed intervention skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams and receive supervision.