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DODGE CO. HUMAN SERVICES & HEALTH Behavioral Health Therapist in JUNEAU, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides mental health therapy/treatment including individual, family, and group treatment. This would include face to face, phone contact, and written correspondence. Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments; including gathering information regarding symptoms, current, and previous psychiatric medications, previous treatment or therapy, history, etc. Formulates diagnosis; develops treatment options with client; makes appropriate referrals to other providers and appropriate resources within and outside of Croix County DHHS.HSH. Documents assessments, treatment plans, reviews, referrals, and discharge planning and summaries in accordance with professional standards, agency, State and Federal guidelines. Performs ongoing assessment of client for risk of harm to self or others, including developing crisis plans and determining level of care when necessary. Serves as a member of the intake team including initial screening, emergency services, crisis stabilization, referral services, and care planning in consultation with interdisciplinary teams. Serves as a member of the CCS, CST and CSP teams to develop treatment goals and plans based on assessment, evaluation, and agency guidelines. Provides consultation, collaboration, and/or training; screening services, psychoeducational and group facilitation to internal agency divisions and community. Monitors medication compliance by observing medication administration, watches for side effects or signs of deterioration. Teaches clients about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services. Advocates and works to coordinate services and support clients in achieving treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources. Bills for all allowable services and submits billing as directed. Ensures State reporting system forms and data collection are completed on a timely basis. Maintains a timely and complete record for all assigned cases; completes required written assessments, reports, and other related paperwork/documentation as necessary. Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills to enhance the programs and services provided. Consults with supervisors, interdisciplinary teams, and legal counsel on appropriate case-specific matters, as necessary. May facilitate treatment and/or other related, indicated services with groups of clients. May be designated to speak to the community and other organizations to provide public education. Participates in crisis intervention services as needed, including after hours. Other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Required: Substance Abuse Professional certification may be required. Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check. Currently Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor within the State of Wisconsin. Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Marriage Family Therapy and has completed a minimum of 3,000 hours of supervised therapy. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://gusea1p01.rec.pro.ukg.net/DOD1000DODGE/JobBoard/cec5f37d-31be-485f-8dab-920784fb2a37/?q=&o=postedDateDesc

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