Mental Health Professional-Mobile Crisis

Overview

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Elevate is hiring both full and part-time staff for 2nd and 3rd shift as a Mental Health Professional. The Mental Health Professional partners with law enforcement, community service providers, and other first responders to provide trauma-sensitive, person-centered crisis intervention and de-escalation, assessment, support planning, and connection with community resources to individuals experiencing a crisis in the community. The Mental Health Professional provides outreach, follow-up, and community support for those impacted by mental health and substance use.

Services may include assessments and intervention of children, adolescents, adults, and families. The position works out of the Elevate Office in the city of Sheboygan.

Pay Range: $23-$28/hour

Shift Differential:
Monday-Friday $1.50/hour (3rd shift) Saturday & Sunday $3.00/hour (3rd shift)

Sign on Bonus: $600 (2nd shift) $1,200 (3rd shift)

Sign On Bonus Policy

• 50% of the bonus will be paid on the second paycheck after the applicant becomes an Elevate employee.
• The remaining 50% will be paid on the first payroll after the employee completes their 6 months of employment as well as no disciplinary actions during the time of employment.
• If the employee leaves for any reason prior to one year of service, they will be required to repay a prorated amount of the second 50% of the bonus. They will not be required to pay back any portion of the first 50% of the bonus.

• Respond to crisis calls for services in the community, complete crisis intervention for ongoing clients, case management and coordination of care, and interface with first responders
• Develop crisis plans when necessary to support the individual
• Provide follow-up contacts with individuals engaged with emergency services
• Collaborate with internal partners (law enforcement, dispatch, county) to facilitate communication, effective response, and improve service delivery
• Act as a liaison for community resources
• Utilize a trauma-sensitive, person-centered, and zero suicide approach when working with individuals and their supports
• Initiate Chapter 51 and Chapter 55 actions when indicated and may coordinate admissions
• Determine appropriate level of safety planning and/or treatment referrals, approve emergency detentions, and authorize inpatient behavioral health/detoxification
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and data collection
• May provide transportation to and from emergency departments or treatment facilities as needed
• Maintain training, education, and best practice requirements, per WI Chapter 34 as well as any credentials held by the individual

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field required
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use, and co-occurring diagnoses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience or training in crisis intervention, preferred
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence
• Strong understanding and implementation of self-care practices
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules & regulations affecting Crisis Intervention
• Ability to collaborate and work as a part of an interdisciplinary team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for Elevate’s mission.
• Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check and drug screening required.

The mission and philosophy of Elevate requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.