COaST Clinician

General DescriptionAre you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.Lake County Sheriff's Mobile Response for Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COaST) is looking to add a Clinician. The mobile response team consists of a Sheriff's Deputy and Mobile Crisis Responder to meet with community members experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises throughout Lake County. Collaborative interventions often help in resolving crises before becoming life-threatening or escalates to a detain-able offense.Essential Functions* Dispatches into the community to respond to crises as part of the Lake County Sheriff's Mobile Response for Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COaST)* Provides direct crisis intervention services to members of the community and community member family members including de-escalation, stabilization and linkages to appropriate levels of care.* Responsible for mobile crisis response coverage over the telephone and/or in person.* Evaluates and assesses clients for level of care.* Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients.* Creates stabilization plans with client and links client to appropriate level of care.Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required* Experience with behavioral health treatment planning and mental health assessments.* Experience with interventions for individuals affected by alcohol and drug addiction.* Demonstrates cultural competency in providing services to low-income disadvantaged populations.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS* Associate's degree and five (5) years' experience in behavioral sciences, or* Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' experience in behavioral sciences, or* Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) years experience in behavioral sciences, or* Master's degree in behavioral sciences and no experience.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* Frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear for extended periods.* Frequently required to travel throughout Lake County via automobile.* Frequently exposed to inclimate whether during interventions.Supplemental Information* The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities.* Bilingual abilities are a plus.* Must pass mandatory background checks which include preemployment drug screening and polygraph.Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County To learn more about the department you will be working for, visitSheriff's Office.Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug testing, and may include a pre-employment medical exam.Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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