TITLE: CLINICAL THERAPISTDEPARTMENT: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESBEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES UNITLOCATION: GOVERNMENT CENTERSUPERVISOR: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES UNIT MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:Provide essential community based mental health services to persons with a mental illness and/or substance abuse that will enable them to obtain and/or maintain independent living in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not intended to be all inclusive):• Providing assessment and treatment of children, families, and adults. This would include interviewing collateral sources in order to gather information (i.e., individual, family, referral source, community agencies, etc.). This may include being part of a Coordinated Services Team either as a Team Leader or Team Member providing mental health services either at the office or in-home.
• Coordination of services within the Department of Health & Human Services and with outside agencies/supports.
• Provides crisis counseling, crisis intervention and participation as a member of the 24 hour on-call crisis team.
• Maintains mental health charts, including completion of necessary forms, (i.e., release of information, insurance claim, scheduling appointments, etc.).
• May assist with client contacts in the community such as home visits, team meetings, and group activities.
• Training and supervisory duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION: A Master's degree in a Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE / JOB KNOWLEDGE:• 3,000 hours post master’s clinical supervision with at least 1,000 hours of the 3,000 being supervised post-degree clinical experience with chronically mentally ill persons is preferred.
• Must be licensed or eligible to apply as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW), etc., in Wisconsin.
• Must be certified/certifiable medical assistance provider in Wisconsin.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of individuals with chronic mental illness, substance abuse and other mental health issues, practices of counseling and recovery, crisis intervention and response.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and access to an insured vehicle.
• Must have competency in the use of general office equipment, including computer software applications that allow for the execution of virtual meetings and recordings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Listening, talking, sitting, writing, reading or visually observing. Some standing, walking, reaching and low lifting. In unusual circumstances, it may be necessary to stoop, kneel, and lift/carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with staff, community professionals, agencies and the general public.
This is a public service position, and employee is expected to be courteous, cooperative and respectful with the public and clients; requires the ability to maintain a courteous and cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.