Jail Behavioral Health Specialist
Company: Ozaukee County
Location: Port Washington
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary
The Jail Behavioral Health Specialist provides supportive
behavioral health services to inmates of the Ozaukee County
Jail.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for
this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of
these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without
reasonable accommodations to be qualified for the position. Other
duties may be required and assigned.
65% Supportive Behavioral Health Services:
Individual and group counseling sessions with inmates to provide
options with coping strategies, stress management, anger
management, and other behavioral health issues. This also includes
providing referrals as indicated and collaborating with community
partners to support inmates. Refer inmates to jail prescriber if
psychotropic medications are indicated.
25% Assessments:
Completes ASQ Assessment for inmates who screen positive for
non-acute suicidality during intake. Assess inmates experiencing
acute psychiatric symptoms to determine if they are safe to be
placed in the general population, if support should be maintained
in holding, or if an emergency detention is necessary.
5% Discharge Planning from Jail Setting:
Links inmate to re-entry program for continued services post
release. Collaborates with inmate and behavioral health services
for continued support post prelease.
5% Training/Other:
Attends in-service training to maintain standards, and
certification. Reviews current behavioral health research and
education on cutting edge information pertaining to all duties
listed above. Monitors and reviews caseload regularly, maintains up
to date records and documentation. Performs any other duties that
may be assigned by the Jail Administrator, Sheriff, or
designee.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Minimum Education Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the
position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities are essential.
Physical Requirements
EOE / ADA Statement
Ozaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ozaukee County will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees
to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign
or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the
various types of work that may be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to
the position. The job description does not constitute an employment
agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment
arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to
change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including:
health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health
clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of
Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities;
employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement;
tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and
more! Please note some that benefits offered are dependent on
full-time/part-time status.
Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability,
genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws.
Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements
of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and
local laws.
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