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Portage County is Hiring a LTE Social Worker - Crisis Interventionist (Adult / Substance Abuse Services) Near Stevens, WI
The Portage County Health and Human Services department is hiring a full time, Limited Term Social Worker - Crisis Interventionist to join the team. This position will focus in the Adult / Substance Abuse Services section. Starting pay: $29.83 per hour What are the primary job duties? Provides Crisis Intervention, Consultation, Investigation, Coordination, and Case Management Services Relative to Possible Mental Health-Related Commitment and Other Proceedings Under Chapter 51. This includes:
Discusses referral with intake worker or other referral source.
Conducts interviews with client, family, law enforcement, medical personnel, and others as appropriate to assess the nature of the problem.
Investigates behavior and determines appropriateness of referral to Corporation Counsel office for legal action.
Screens information and prepares dispositional recommendations to Corporation Counsel office.
Provides consultative services to family members before and after hearings, regarding process, options, and results.
Provides case management and follow-along services to post-commitment clients who remain in community on an outpatient basis.
In conjunction with treatment staff, formulates recommendations for dismissal or recommitment to Corporation Counsel.
Provides mental health-related crisis intervention services to transients.
Coordinates court-ordered evaluations.
Provision of Adult Protective Services, which includes:
Completes Watts (annual) Reviews for individuals protectively placed.
Assists with identification/provision of in-home supportive services as needed.
Assists with identification/placement of institutional care as needed.
What are the minimum qualifications of the position?
Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field required.
Three years experience within the last ten years working with mentally ill required.
Three years experience within the last ten years working with elderly/disabled required.
One year experience within the last ten years providing crisis intervention services to either elderly/disabled or mentally ill populations required.
Certified or eligible for certification in Wisconsin as a social worker preferred.
Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package for permanent employees working at least 20 hours/week, which includes the following;
Vacation - available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Health insurance starting at $19.15 a paycheck!
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.8%!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer