Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI in collaboration with Racine County is seeking a Mental Health Professional to join our team in the SAIL program in Racine. SAIL is a 13-bed, short-term crisis stabilization center for Racine County adult residents having mental health crisis.

The schedule may vary on occasion, but is primarily 3rd shift, 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM. This position has a starting pay rate of $16-$17/hr. This position also provides clinical supervision towards an APSW, LPC-IT, SAC-IT.

Under supervisor, this position will provide supervision, support and linkage to consumers experiencing a mental health crisis in the SAIL program (Stabilization, Access, Information and Linkage). The Mental Health Professional-SAIL gathers consumer data, provides general counseling, case management, and appropriate referrals to community resources and other duties as assigned. The Mental Health Professional-SAIL also provides guidance to others as needed. Duties may include non-standard work weeks.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Be knowledgeable in the activities of the Racine County SAIL Program and of emergency mental health diversion decisions.
• Ability to make decisions as it relates to the admissions process and paperwork for the SAIL program.
• Support consumer's participation in a treatment plan and demonstrate the ability to describe basic services to consumers, discussing goals and objectives of treatment plans.
• Observe consumer physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes as required to the SAIL Supervisor and keeps documentation in the consumer's electronic chart.
• Gathers data from consumer/family interviews, past records, other information to gain understanding and verification of previous diagnosed disorders and treatment episodes.
• Documents all activities to ensure compliance with County, State and Federal requirements.
• Develops and assists in the implementation of Crisis or Response Plans within the SAIL program.
• Answer phones and respond to requests for information or crisis services.
• Maintain individual dignity and exercises courtesy when assisting/working with people.
• Is responsible for assessing suicide risk and appropriate crisis intervention.
• Is responsible for working both independently and cooperatively with others to accomplish objectives.
• Know and observe the rules of confidentiality both within work hours and outside of work.
• Transport consumers per Racine County SAIL program policy/protocol.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

PERKS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology or related degree required or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of one year of combined experience providing mental health services preferred.
• Ability to use sound judgment, make quick decisions, strong problem-solving skills, and apply common sense.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to supervise and communicate to developmentally disabled, mentally ill consumers, or those with alcohol or drug dependency.
• Ability to maintain self-composure and self-control while working with consumers with challenging or aggressive behaviors. This includes staying calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to delegate tasks to others in the program and provide support and guidance.
• Ability to plan for the future for the SAIL Program and create or assist in the creation of templates, procedures, organization, future endeavors, etc.
• Understanding of community resources and where to get these resources.
• Awareness and basic knowledge of DSM V and DHS Chapters 34, 51, 54/55, 48, and 94 preferred. Must be able to learn upon hire.

• Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays (rotating holiday schedule).
• Prompt and regular attendance.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

The incumbent of this position must have a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job allows the employee to vary physical position or activity for comfort. The employee may be required to stand and /or walk for 8 hours or longer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (i.e. 34% to 66% of the time) required to grasp/handle objects, and use fine manipulation/fingering. In addition the employee is occasionally (1% to 33% of the time) required to sit, climb, bend/stoop, knell, crouch, twist, reach above or below shoulder height, and push or pull up to 50 lbs. The employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs rarely, and up to 25 lbs occasionally. The employee will be expected to use cleaning products as needed.

This position works in a community based residential environment. The incumbent will also be exposed to outdoor conditions when traveling on company business.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required. Seldom overnight travel may be required.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.