Position Description

Individual Skill Development Enhancement provider will provide a wide range of supports and services to consumers. Services that fall under this category of CCS Services include improving consumers ability to: advocate for their needs, problem solving, positive decision making, managing emotions, developing natural support, resolving conflict, communicate better with others, and addressing and other social needs consumers may have.

Education/Experience

A Bachelor’s, Associates, or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Service field is preferred.

Required Training

Initial training is between 20-40 hours depending on the prior experience. Ongoing annual training per agency policy and individualized recommendations.

Required Staff Documents/ Expectations

• Two letters of professional recommendation
• Completion of required Background Check(s)
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License for at least 6 months & Auto Insurance
• Completion of Drivers Abstract evidencing an acceptable driving record
• Vehicle must be properly registered and in good working condition
• Working cell phone with activated voicemail

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Prepare, complete and submit required documents/documentation by due date
• Attend monthly meetings with clinical supervisor
• Transportation to and from client
• Attend / Participate in team developed recovery planning meetings
• Weekly 1–4-hour shifts with the client providing educational mentorship or skills development

Essential skills & Knowledge

      Knowledge

•  How to function well within a team decision- making environment
• How to find and access community resources and supports
• How to effectively engage youth and families

      Skill

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills
• Can manage a caseload of youth/families so that needs can be met appropriately
• Has effective modeling and coaching skills
• Possess excellent response skills
• High level of skill in organization
• Ability to maintain and promote positive working relationships with others

Position Description

The Clinical Therapist will provide culturally competent mental health services to individuals and families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situations or mental health concerns.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and/or family therapy to children, adults and families. Clients will come from a variety of referral sources including Milwaukee Wraparound, Children’s Court and Delinquency Services, BMCW as well as self-referral.
• Completes and develops a comprehensive psychosocial assessment and treatment plan.
• Participates in agency-wide training programs, in-services and any other training services under the direction of the Clinical Director.
• Submits progress notes, weekly and monthly schedules, and time sheets to the Clinical Director.
• Provide high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to clients as scheduled.
• Completes clinical documentation within one week of date of service (recommended to be completed daily)
• Maintain required billable and non-billable hours. Work hours must be maintained in a way that is responsive to client needs.
• Maintain good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities.
• Complete all recommended continuing education requirements in accordance with state licensing board.
• Stays current with updated research and best practices.
• Is aware of community referral sources and refers out when necessary.
• Secures client information per HIPAA standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned (including but not limited to completion of Social Security/Disability forms, authorization and billing forms, phone calls, and participating in clinical supervision meetings twice/month minimum).

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of professional ethical conduct and skill to implement appropriate actions.
• Knowledge of family systems and their impact on mental health within the family.
• Skill in applying varied interventions with individuals, groups and families in crisis and skill with a variety of cultures
• Skill in working independently and implementing time management strategies
• Ability to provide necessary self-care  and awareness of personal strengths
• Ability to demonstrate positive team interactions with other clinic staff

Required Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Masters or Doctoral degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution.
• Two to three years of experience working in community mental health preferred.
• State of Wisconsin licensure or registration to meet the requirements of a qualified mental health professional i.e. LCSW or LPC
• Approved Background Clearances for CPS, Criminal and/or Civil
• Familiarity with multicultural groups and preference for individual whom has previous work experience in a multicultural setting

Reports to
Marvel Coleman, Riverstone Owner

Purpose & Scope

Crisis stabilization is an on-call position in which the worker provides one-to-one crisis stabilization/supervision services for the youth and family. The youth, due to his/her emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges, needs support to remain safe and in the in the least restrictive setting possible. The primary goals are to prevent and/or ameliorate crises that could result in psychiatric hospitalization or residential placement and to teach the youth and family effective ways to respond to triggers that may result in a crisis.

Education/Experience
For 5303:

• Proof of, at minimum, a high school diploma or G.E.D

For 5303B:

• Proof of a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of education, human services or health care AND one year of full time (pre or post degree) experience in a human service arena providing direct mental health services to youth with serious emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges

OR

• Proof of a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree NOT in  a relevant area as stated above AND at least 4 years of training or work experience providing direct mental health services to youth with serious emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges

Required Training

Initial training is between 20-40 hours depending on prior experience
Ongoing annual training per agency policy and individualized recommendation

Required Staff Documents/Expectations

• Two letters of professional recommendation
• Completion of required Background Check(s)
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License & Auto Insurance
• Completion of a Drivers Abstract evidencing an acceptable driving record
• Vehicle must be properly registered and in good working condition
• Working cell phone with activated voice mail

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• To build a strong, trusting relationship with the youth & family.
• To help the family recognize unsafe and risky behaviors.
• To teach and model effective ways to respond to a crisis.
• To help de-escalate crises.
• To  assist  youth in finding  lasting community supports and resources to  assist with preventing crises and meet his/her ongoing needs.
• To be an active participant on the Child and Family Team and attend monthly Team or Plan of Care meetings.
• To promote the  youth’s safety and well-being per the Plan of Care and the Crisis Plan.
• To initiate discussions about crisis & make suggestions for positive change and a healthy lifestyle.
• To teach and model positive coping strategies.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of

• How to effectively engage youth and families.
• The scope of possible situations that may be considered crises.
• How to de-escalate a situation.
• How to find and access community resources and supports.
• How to operate under a model of strength-based functioning.
• The Wraparound philosophy.
• How to function well within a team decision-making environment.

Skills

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Can manage a caseload of youth/families  so that all individual crises can be responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Is able to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Has sound judgement, integrity and decision making skills.
• Has effective modeling and coaching skills.