Mental Health Professional

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

Eau Claire County is seeking a Mental Health Professional to lead the CCS program within a multi-disciplinary team. The role focuses on clinical oversight, supervision, and ongoing program development for clients with mental health or substance use needs.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, 3,000 hours of paid experience with affected clients, licensure eligibility, and a valid driving record. County benefits include PTO, holidays, and Wisconsin Retirement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or human service-related field.
• Three thousand hours of paid experience with clients who have mental disorders or substance use disorders.
• Licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT or ability to obtain licensure within two months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and access to private transportation for work duties.
• Automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight coordination, supervision, and program development for the CCS program.
• Lead case management and recovery services using the mental health and SUD recovery model.
• Maintain compliance with DHS and other applicable regulations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external partners and provide outreach and advocacy for clients.

Education

Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or human service-related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Mental Health Professional serves as one of multiple lead members of the multi-disciplinary case management and psychosocial rehabilitation treatment team serving voluntary clients fitting the criteria for admission into the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Program, Wisconsin Administrative Code DHS 36. This position provides clinical oversight coordination, supervision, and ongoing program development around the CCS Program.

Qualifications

• Interprets and administers federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, and standards governing the CCS Programs; develops and implements procedures related to CCS ensuring compliance with Department of Human Services (DHS) and other applicable state and federal regulations.
• Conducts brief, focused assessments to make rapid decisions on an individual’s treatment needs; conducts pre-admit triage in cases where there is clinical guidance needed to determine program eligibility/appropriateness.
• Demonstrates motivational leadership to support staff; provides for the orientation, training, and motivation of staff members; offers clinical guidance regarding crisis intervention contacts, assessment, treatment planning, and case plan implementation for clients; advises workers in gathering facts, appraising and evaluating needs, formulating and implementing viable solutions; provides assistance as required to achieve recovery.
• Performs a clinical role in case management and recovery services implementing concepts of the mental health and substance use disorder recovery model; participates on CCS recovery teams; assists staff in recovery plan design; involves and directs other program personnel in case management and therapeutic interventions.
• Identifies full range of client needs through thorough investigation and assessment; differentiates between medical, psychological, vocational, social, familial, daily living spheres, and substance use disorders.
• Adheres to strict record-keeping and reporting guidelines and laws; documents client contacts and services; maintains client files and client specific data for reporting purposes; prepares other records and reports, as necessary.
• Chairs clinical supervision meeting and documents clinical supervision activities.
• Provides crisis intervention assessments and short-term follow-up for individuals with situational or long-term mental health issues, substance use disorders or the co-existence of both conditions; develops or assists in development of crisis intervention plans.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners; ensures consumers receive quality services through community providers; provides intentional outreach, follow-up, and advocacy for clients within the community.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or human service-related field.
• Three thousand (3,000) hours of paid experience where the majority of clients were children or adults with mental disorders or substance use disorders.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of criminal and caregiver background checks.
• State of Wisconsin Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marital Family Therapist (LMFT) or ability to obtain licensure within two (2) months of hire and maintain thereafter during employment.
• Must have valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and access to private transportation for work-related duties.
• Must possess and maintain personal automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paid social work experience in a Comprehensive Community Services Program.
• Professional work experience in supervision or lead position.
• Professional accomplishments such as: membership in professional organizations, conducting research, grant writing, conducting workshops, or providing professional presentations.
• Demonstrated community involvement such as board memberships and service clubs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in consumer empowerment, evidence based best practices, recovery, and person-centered planning principles.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals across the life span.

Eau Claire County is not only a great place to work, but has many exciting benefits!

Paid Time Off (PTO):

• Accrual is based on years of service with the County, starting at 6.4 hours accruing each pay period (20.8 days per year), with the maximum accrual rate of 35.75 days per year. All new hires at Eau Claire County receive 40 hours of front-loaded PTO upon hire, which they may begin using immediately.
• *Manager PTO accrual available upon request*

Holidays:

• Eleven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve Day.

Retirement:

The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.

For further benefit information please click on the link: Employee Benefits

Eau Claire County provides leave under the Family Medical Leave Act: Family and Medical Leave Act | U.S. Department of Labor

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, full-time Non-Represented employees of Eau Claire County and may not be all-inclusive. Eau Claire County's policies and County Code govern if there are differences between this information and the policies.

01

Do you have a Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or human service-related field?

• YES
• NO

02

Have you completed Three thousand (3,000) hours of paid experience where the majority of clients were children or adults with mental disorders or substance use disorders?

• YES
• NO

03

Which of the following best describes your licensure?

• State of Wisconsin Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marital Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Ability to obtain licensure within two (2) months of hire and maintain thereafter during employment.
• None of the above
• Required Question