Elevate is hiring for a full-time 1st and 3rd shift Mental Health Professional. The Mental Health Professional partners with law enforcement, community service providers, and other first responders to provide trauma-sensitive, person-centered crisis intervention and de-escalation, assessment, support planning, and connection with community resources to individuals experiencing a crisis in the community. The Mental Health Professional provides outreach, follow-up, and community support for those impacted by mental health and substance use. Services may include assessments and intervention of children, adolescents, adults, and families. The position works out of the Elevate Calm Harbor building. 

Pay Range: $19-26/hr and shift differentials.
Sign On Bonus: $1,200 (3rd shift)
Sign On Bonus Policy 

• 50% of the bonus will be paid on the second paycheck after the applicant becomes an Elevate employee.
• The remaining 50% will be paid on the first payroll after the employee completes their 6 months of employment as well as no disciplinary actions during the time of employment.
• If the employee leaves for any reason prior to one year of service, he or she will be required to repay a prorated amount of the second 50% of the bonus. They will not be required to pay back any portion of the first 50% of the bonus.

Essential Functions:

1. Respond to crisis calls for services in the community responding to crisis calls, completing crisis intervention for ongoing clients, case management and coordination of care, as well as interfacing with first responders 

1. Develops crisis plan when necessary to support the individual 

1. Provide follow-up contacts in individuals engaged with emergency services

1. Collaborate with internal partners (law enforcement, dispatch, county) to facilitate communication, effective response, and improve service delivery

1. Act as a liaison for community resources

1. Utilize a trauma-sensitive, person-centered, and zero suicide approach when working with individuals and their supports

1. Initiate Chapter 51 and Chapter 55 actions when indicated and may coordinate admissions 

1. Determines appropriate level of safety planning and/or treatment referrals, approves emergency detentions, and authorizes inpatient behavioral health/detoxification

1. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and data collection

1. May provide transportation to and from emergency departments or treatment facilities as needed 

1. Maintain training, education, and best practice requirements, per WI Chapter 34 as well as any credentials held by the individual

Qualified applicants will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field

• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use, and co-occurring diagnoses

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Experience or training in crisis intervention, preferred

• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence

• Strong understanding and implementation of self-care practices

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules & regulations affecting Crisis Intervention

• Ability to collaborate and work as a part of an interdisciplinary team

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for Elevate’s mission.

• Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check and drug screening required.