JOB TITLE: Mental Health Advisor – Adult Services
FLSA STATUS: Salaried Overtime Ineligible
JOB LOCATION: Social Services
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for providing supervision for select program, clinical support and oversight to Adult Services staff, and clinical support to consumers participating in the Adult Services programs.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Legend: E = Essential NE = Non-Essential N/A = Not Applicable
1. Supervise, evaluate, manage, and train/develop assigned staff in select Adult Service programs and work closely with the Division leadership to manage personnel duties (i.e., interviewing, hiring, discipline actions, etc.). E
2. Provide clinical supervision of cases for staff in Adult Services programs, review and sign off on program-specific documentation that requires clinical oversight (SARJs, RPOCs, Crisis Plans, etc.). E
3. Assist Adult Services staff by providing clinical support to consumers who are in crisis; to include, but not limited to: assist with home visits to provide support, clinical feedback, and clinical intervention for consumers, etc. E
4. Provide support and assistance to/for Adult Services staff to include, but not limited to: may transport clients, recommendations on community resources, development on training around the mental health and other needs of consumers, provide/assist with training (as needed), etc. E
5. Serve as a liaison and representative for the organization, program, and staff with applicable stakeholders (i.e., Milwaukee County). NE
6. Complete/collect/process and/or submit required items by due dates. E
7. Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration, and cooperation with all stakeholders. E
8. Attend meetings and professional development activities. NE
9. Follow all duties of a mandated reporter. E
10. Perform other related duties as assigned. NE
11. Be a team player. E
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in office setting. Minimal infrequent local travel.
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator - Adult Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
2. Valid WI Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Professional Counselor OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist required.
3. Three (3) years of experience working with mental health and/or substance use.
4. Strong communication skills, written and verbal, appropriate to target audiences across multiple functional areas, categories, levels, linguistic, and economic backgrounds; both in a team and individual environment.
5. Bilingual (Spanish and English), spoken and written. (Desirable)
6. Neat orderly person with great organizational skills.
7. Must be a “People Person” with a great disposition and outlook on life, who enjoys working with others, is upbeat and pleasant to work with and is a good listener.
8. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite.
9. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends depending on the program needs.
10. Must successfully complete and pass all background checks
11. Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance, and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.
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