Crisis Response Worker- Overnights

Job description

Job Purpose & Position Overview The purpose of this position is to provide on-site, in-person intervention for individuals of all ages (adults and children) experiencing a mental health crisis. Intervention includes conducting mental health assessments to determine level of care needed for individual, making referrals for individual and/or family to appropriate medical, mental health, and/or community resources and transporting as appropriate to higher level of care. Assist in diverting target populations from the criminal justice system back into treatment services. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities: - Demonstrate the Public Health Department's core mission, vision and values - Within parameters of safety protocol, have face-to-face contact with individuals in mental health crisis within the Winnebago service area. - Collect medical and mental health histories for individuals in mental health crisis. - Conduct initial crisis assessment screenings to determine risk and triage for appropriate level of care for individuals in mental health crisis. - Develop action and safety plans for individuals in mental health crisis to reduce crisis and maintain stabilization. - Coordinate and...