Mobile Crisis Response Specialist (On-Call)

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin; Wisconsin; Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive crisis response pay

Professional development and training

Zusammenfassung

Lutheran Social Services is expanding its Crisis Team in Adams and Juneau Counties, WI. We seek dedicated Crisis Service Professionals to provide on‑call crisis response, risk assessments, and mobile support for mental health emergencies.

Flexible on‑call schedule includes 8 or 16 hour shifts starting at 4:30 PM or 12 AM, with daytime supervision and meetings as needed. Responsibilities include responding to crisis calls, conducting risk assessments, brief crisis counseling, and coordinating

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Services or 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 decision‑making 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
• Conduct risk assessments and determine interventions
• Provide brief crisis counseling and follow‑up services
• Meet 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

Decision making

Multitasking

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Lutheran Social Services is expanding its Crisis Team in Adams and Juneau Counties, WI. We seek dedicated Crisis Service Professionals to provide on‑call crisis response, risk assessments, and mobile support for mental health emergencies.

Flexible on‑call schedule includes 8 or 16 hour shifts starting at 4:30 PM or 12 AM, with daytime supervision and meetings as needed. Responsibilities include responding to crisis calls, conducting risk assessments, brief crisis counseling, and coordinating