Location: Milwaukee,WI, USA
Job Responsibilities:We are a fast-paced Community Based Mental Health program seeking a person with the following qualities: Compassionate; experience working with individuals who have a mental illness; a sense of humor; attention to detail; organized; independent worker; experience with computers. We are open 8AM-4PM, Monday through Friday.Providing advocacy and social justice services since 1912, Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our aim is to recruit, hire, and train individuals who are mission driven and support their personal and professional development. We place high value on individuals who are compassionate and committed to coaching others to work through their adversity. Our culture is team-oriented, and we strive to utilize the most effective evidenced-based practices to best serve our consumers as well as each other. Looking for your opportunity to give of yourself and HELP PEOPLE ? Join WCS. We have an opportunity made for you!Attention, recent graduates! WCS is a nonprofit organization that qualifies for student loan forgiveness.Position SummaryProvide ongoing assessment and treatment planning, case management, supportive psychotherapy, symptom management, medication monitoring, and crisis intervention including afterhours hotline coverage to clients with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use70% of case management is performed in the community and in clients' homesSupport clients' recovery through activities of daily living to include coaching and hands on assistance in the areas of housing, money management, vocational/educational pursuits, and scheduling/transportation to appointmentsWork as a member of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team addressing all client needs while utilizing the ACT treatment modalityParticipate in group facilitation (as determined by supervisor)Responsible for care coordination with clients' natural supportsWorking with ACT teammates to complete all assigned and non-assigned tasks as part of client treatmentAssessment, referral, and assistance with client healthcare needsMaintain frequent and effective communication with ACT team members at all times as determined by team members and corresponding Clinical CoordinatorWork with team members to complete required 1:1s with clientsExhibit knowledge of evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing and trauma informed careAssessment and coordination of substance use treatment servicesMaintain accurate and timely documentation in the form of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, etc. as required by agency policy and DHS 63Accurately manage distribution of client funds when warrantedFrequent home visits and transporting of clients (with their belongings, in some cases) in the community using staff's personal vehicle and/or agency-issued van; program policy requires driving the agency van in specific circumstancesAttend and participate in daily staffings and in-servicesWorking some weekends and holidays on a rotating basis is requiredJob Qualifications:Job Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Good clinical skills, especially related to mental illnesses and substance abuse disordersKnowledge of DSM V, psychotropic medications, and their side effectsAbility to communicate and work effectively in a positive manner with staff and clientsAbility to respond appropriately in crisis situationsSensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issuesGood organizational and computer/typing skillsEffective time management skills and the ability to multitaskAbility to assist clients with activities of daily living such as shopping, cleaning, and cookingSense of humorAbility to set professional boundariesMinimal Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Behavioral Science (psychology, educational psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family, etc.)No convictions or license revocations that would fail a caregiver background checkValid driver's license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirementsRequired Experience: Open; Recent Master level graduates in Social Services or a related field, as well as those with substance use training/certification, are encouraged to apply. Supervision for clinical hours toward licensure is available. Once licensed, renewal fees are covered.Other Job Information (if applicable):Working Conditions: Work is performed in the office, the community and in clients' homes; up to 6 hours a day may be spent driving; clients may be unstable and symptomatic at times; hours average at least 40 hours per week; flexible work schedule includes some weekends, after hours hotline coverage, and holidays.Physical Demands: Position is mobile with majority of time in the community, including transporting clients and frequent home visits; driving throughout Milwaukee County; must be able to go up and down stairs and lift and carry 20 pounds to assist with routine client moves.Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.pm21