Mental Health Co-Responder Drug Tester

Male candidates are preferred in this particular recruitment process as they will occasionally complement the existing female drug tester by monitoring and collecting urine samples of males enrolled in programs requiring drug testing.

Purpose of Position:
Under the direction of the Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Program Manager this position provides initial and ongoing risk assessments and serves as a resource person to at-risk children and adults and individuals with mental health or substance abuse related issues. This position will directly work with law enforcement and co-respond to potential mental health crisis calls. This position maintains a caseload of individuals involved with Emergency Mental Health Services (EMHS) or Targeted Case Management. This position provides assessment, treatment planning, case management, skills training, crisis assessment and stabilization, discharge planning and other services appropriate to the individual’s needs. This position conducts random drug and alcohol testing with consumers involved in human services programming. This position coordinates and collaborates with the CBH Unit Program Manager, CBH Unit staff and other community providers.

Minimum Qualifications:
Case Manager:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or other human service program.

Social Worker:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university or college. Wisconsin Certified Social Worker. MN Social Work licensure will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) to two (2) years of experience working with children and/or adults with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

This Position is a FT 40 hours per week. Starting Salary $28.18-$29.79 per hour. (Depending on qualifications) plus fringe benefits. See attached Position Description.

https://www.co.pierce.wi.us/job_detail_T3_R329.php

Deadline Note: Application closes at 04:30 PM