Crisis Counselor, FT 3rd 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: Bachelors 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 drivers 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/