Licensed Clinician – 3rd Shift Crisis ResponseJob Type: Full-time • $75/hr. (Licensed Clinician)Location: Milwaukee, WISocial ServicesLa Causa Social Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinician to join our Crisis Response Team, providing overnight community-based assessments and interventions for youth and adults experiencing mental health or AODA crises. This critical role supports individuals in their most vulnerable moments and helps stabilize crises to keep our community safe.Why Join La Causa, Inc.?Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals in crisis regain stabilityCollaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, and community stakeholdersGain professional development and training opportunitiesWork in a supportive, bilingual, multicultural organizationEarn competitive pay with $75/hr for licensed cliniciansMileage reimbursement for travel in the communityCompetitive benefits and paid leave—including a day off for your birthday!Be part of a mission-driven agency serving Milwaukee since 1972Your Role: As a Licensed Clinician, you will conduct in-person psychosocial assessments during 3rd shift hours (12:00 AM – 7:30 AM), determine levels of risk, and provide crisis intervention to de-escalate and stabilize individuals. You will use your clinical expertise to make recommendations about Emergency Detention holds and connect individuals and families with needed resources.What You’ll Do:Conduct psychosocial assessments of youth and adults to evaluate risk and determine dangerousness to self or othersintervene in acute mental health or AODA crises within the community, including situations involving police presenceDe-escalate, stabilize, and resolve mental health crises while ensuring safetyMake recommendations regarding Chapter 51 Emergency Detention holds based on assessmentsCollaborate with Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services, hospitals, law enforcement, CART teams, and other community partnersProvide education to families and community stakeholders on crisis management and mental health servicesComplete thorough, detailed documentation of all assessments, interventions, and recommendationsEnsure compliance with all organizational, legal, and contractual requirementsAttend meetings, training, and professional development activities as directedFulfill mandated reporting duties related to child and adult safetySupport the team by taking on additional responsibilities as assignedWhat We’re Looking For:Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or a related field requiredValid Wisconsin licensure as LPC, LCSW, LMFT (APSW, LPC-IT, or LMFT-IT considered with experience)Active professional liability insurance policy ($1,000,000 per claim / $1,000,000 aggregate)Availability to work 3rd shift (12:00 AM – 7:30 AM) for mobile crisis responseStrong cultural competency and ability to work respectfully with diverse individuals and familiesExcellent crisis management, organizational, and critical-thinking skillsStrong communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonalKnowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteBilingual (Spanish/English) highly desirableReliable transportation, valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and state-minimum auto insurance (must meet La Causa driving standards)Must successfully pass all required background checks, TB test, physical, and vaccination requirementsDay-to-Day Setting: This position involves community-based mobile crisis response, requiring frequent travel throughout Milwaukee, as well as office-based documentation. Flexible hours are required to meet program needs. The role requires regular driving, standing, sitting, and walking.Connect with our Internal Recruiter: Wendyd@lacausa.org About La Causa, Inc.: La Causa, Inc., founded in 1972, is one of Wisconsin's largest bilingual, multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children, youth and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. We have several divisions that provide vital services to the community including Crisis Nursery & Respite Center, Early Education & Care Center, La Causa Charter School, Social Services: Adult Services and Youth Services, and Administration. At the heart of our mission is the dedicated staff that welcomes all into Familia La Causa and serves the children and families of Milwaukee.You can learn more about La Causa at https://lacausa.org/about-us/
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