Crisis Counselor, FT 1st Shift

JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARY The Crisis Worker provides walk-in,

telephone and mobile interventions to individuals experiencing a mental

health emergency. This position also provides the client linkage and

Follow-up To Community Resources. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Crisis

intervention for Kenosha County: a. Respond in timely manner to caller;

prioritize calls as necessary b. Determine need for phone or on-site

intervention and respond accordingly c. Perform assessment and ascertain

elements of crisis and degree of danger/urgency involved; obtain

assistance as d. Defuse immediate crisis reactions; collaborate with

involved parties to develop safety plan, advocate as needed and

facilitate outcome e. Provide supportive listening, feedback,

information and referral f. Respond to local detention facilities for

suicide assessment of targeted inmates 2. Refer/provide authorization

for county-funded services as appropriate a. Consult with ER staff when

voluntary placements need to be funded by Kenosha County 3.

Assess/provide emergency psychiatric inpatient hospital authorization

when deemed appropriate a. Assist law enforcement in determining the

need for involuntary inpatient care b. Present alternatives when

suitable i.e., safety planning c. Assess and assist in determining

suitable placement for voluntary detox of substance addicted persons 4.

Assess/refer/admit to KARE Center for crisis stabilization and/or to

defer emergency hospital admissions a. May provide facilitating services

(such as transportation) as needed 5. Respond to crime scenes as

requested by Law Enforcement a. Assist police as requested and

instructed b. Assist in defusing victims and witnesses c. Provide

referrals/immediately needed services d. Create short term safety plans

for victims and witnesses involved, facilitate as needed 6. Perform

individual employee requirements for continuing education and clinical

supervision as required for agency a. Maintain accurate record of task

completion 7. Perform other work as required by the Emergency Mental

Health Services Supervisor 8. Promptly complete all required

documentation for work as described above \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE

AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor\'s degree required. 1.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 2. Ability to observe,

interpret, assess, and document human behaviors 3. Ability to maintain

active pace for up to an eight-hour shift 4. Professional attitude,

strong work ethic, ability to work independently and to maintain solid,

personal boundaries 5. Upon hire, must complete minimum of 40 hours

training 6. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and

verbally, in the English language 7. Must have reliable transportation

and valid driver\'s license with good driving record 8. Must carry own

auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage 9. Ability

to maintain records and document case notes daily 10. Ability to give

and accept feedback as a part of a team 11. Ability to traverse within

the workspace and community frequently 12. Be willing to learn and work

with the treatment philosophies 13. Bilingual in Spanish a plus

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.khds.org/employment-opportunities/