JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARY The Crisis Worker provides walk-in,telephone and mobile interventions to individuals experiencing a mentalhealth emergency. This position also provides the client linkage andfollow-up to community resources. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Crisisintervention for Kenosha County: a. Respond in timely manner to caller;prioritize calls as necessary b. Determine need for phone or on-siteintervention and respond accordingly c. Perform assessment and ascertainelements of crisis and degree of danger/urgency involved; obtainassistance as d. Defuse immediate crisis reactions; collaborate withinvolved parties to develop safety plan, advocate as needed andfacilitate outcome e. Provide supportive listening, feedback,information and referral f. Respond to local detention facilities forsuicide assessment of targeted inmates 2. Refer/provide authorizationfor county-funded services as appropriate a. Consult with ER staff whenvoluntary placements need to be funded by Kenosha County 3.Assess/provide emergency psychiatric inpatient hospital authorizationwhen deemed appropriate a. Assist law enforcement in determining theneed for involuntary inpatient care b. Present alternatives whensuitable i.e., safety planning c. Assess and assist in determiningsuitable placement for voluntary detox of substance addicted persons 4.Assess/refer/admit to KARE Center for crisis stabilization and/or todefer emergency hospital admissions a. May provide facilitating services(such as transportation) as needed 5. Respond to crime scenes asrequested by Law Enforcement a. Assist police as requested andinstructed b. Assist in defusing victims and witnesses c. Providereferrals/immediately needed services d. Create short term safety plansfor victims and witnesses involved, facilitate as needed 6. Performindividual employee requirements for continuing education and clinicalsupervision as required for agency a. Maintain accurate record of taskcompletion 7. Perform other work as required by the Emergency MentalHealth Services Supervisor 8. Promptly complete all requireddocumentation for work as described above ***** OTHER EXPERIENCEAND 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 maintainactive 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 hourstraining 6. Ability to effectively communicate, both written andverbally, in the English language 7. Must have reliable transportationand valid driver\'s license with good driving record 8. Must carry ownauto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage 9. Abilityto maintain records and document case notes daily 10. Ability to giveand accept feedback as a part of a team 11. Ability to traverse withinthe workspace and community frequently 12. Be willing to learn and workwith the treatment philosophies 13. Bilingual in Spanish a plus***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:https://www.khds.org/employment-opportunities/