Mobile Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Weekend shift differential $5/hr

3rd shift differential $10/hr

Job summary

Milwaukee County is seeking a Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician to join the Milwaukee Mobile Crisis Team. The role provides crisis intervention and linkage services to residents seven days a week, through phone, in-person, and community-based settings.

The BHESC works as part of a multidisciplinary team with on-site clinical supervision and opportunities for collaboration with CARS and community partners. A driver’s license and Wisconsin residency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services field is required at time of application.
• At least three (3) years of related work experience.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and ability to maintain it.
• Resident of Wisconsin at the time of application.
• Willing to travel up to 50% of work time within the community.
• Willing to work irregular, unpredictable, or long hours due to overtime, weekend work, or shift rotation.
• Willing to have regular or frequent on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric and psychosocial assessment of youth and adults with significant mental health and co-occurring needs.
• Intervene in and manage the acute crisis phase of mental illness in the community; de-escalate, stabilize, and resolve crisis events.
• Collaborate with CARS, Wraparound Milwaukee, community hospitals, law enforcement, Behavioral Health Crisis Services, and other mental health professionals.
• Assist with transportation when appropriate and participate in community engagement and outreach.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and ensure follow-up to care plans.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, or a related Human Services field

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, or a related Human Services field

Job description

Milwaukee County is seeking a Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician to join the Milwaukee Mobile Crisis Team. The role provides crisis intervention and linkage services to residents seven days a week, through phone, in-person, and community-based settings.

The BHESC works as part of a multidisciplinary team with on-site clinical supervision and opportunities for collaboration with CARS and community partners. A driver’s license and Wisconsin residency are required.