Caseworker - Social Work

Join our team and make a difference in your community as a Social Worker within our Crisis Unit for the Human Services Department.

Application Deadline

A resume and cover letter MUST be submitted with the application.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We actively encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability.

Provide daytime mobile and/or telephone-based crisis assessment and response.

Screen and assess for substance abuse, mental health and psychosocial needs including risk of self-harm, harm to others, vulnerability, and/or need for immediate voluntary or involuntary placement or a referral to the Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) unit or an external service provider.

Facilitate involuntary and voluntary admissions to hospitals, crisis stabilization beds, and detoxification facilities.

Assist consumers with connecting to medical care and/or other needed resources within the community.

Provide crisis case management for consumers who present with urgent needs and may be pending entry into Sauk County Human Services Programs or other services in the community.

Assist with navigating insurance benefits and eliminating the barriers to mental health or substance use care.

Consult and coordinate with other community partners (schools, law enforcement, medical hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, crisis staff from other counties, mental health clinics, mental health and substance use professionals, etc.) and Department professionals regarding consumers’ needs in order to facilitate an integrated approach to treatment and a coordinated response to crisis situations, including a smooth facilitation of hand-offs between shifts.

Obtain and evaluate information from crisis workers, law enforcement, professionals and medical providers to advise corporation council on mental health, substance use and developmental disability status of clients’ need for treatment and/or services.

coordinate discharge planning, community-based programs, and outpatient services for clients.

advise crisis staff, provide therapeutic and supportive assistance to community, staff, consumers, and/or community members during mental health and/or substance use emergencies.

Train and support law enforcement officers, medical professionals, agency staff and others on Chapter 51 policies and procedures, on-call guidelines, and response process.

Participate in ongoing professional training and development.

Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Compensation for additional hours beyond normal working hours are subject to applicable state and federal regulations.

Minimum Training and Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or another related field

Wisconsin State Social Work License or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

ASAM Training and Experience