Intake Crisis Liaison

This position within the Juneau County Jail is focused on providing non-clinical support to inmates with substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illness (MI).  

· Positions Within the Juneau County Jail, Non-Clinical Position

· Grant Funded Position

· Jail Certified Applicant preferred but not mandatory

· Assessment of SUD/MI Needs upon Intake and Booking within the Jail

· Assessment for withdrawal, suicide, substance use disorder, mental health, victimization

· Confirm all Booking Data is correct and up to date for data collection

· Collect Data upon Intake to determine immediate needs for withdrawal, mental health

· Follow protocols from medical to assist with withdrawal from SUD

· Follow up on offenders who leave the facility and have LE Contact

· Collaborate with mental health professionals, case managers and law enforcement

· Promote strategies to identify disorders for those resistant to services

· Promote SUD, MI and CMISU understanding to Law Enforcement

· Attend Trainings for CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) and other appropriate training

· Responsible to meet with Grant Administrator, Case Management and Mental Health to review effectiveness of program and data collection for grant purposes

· Work with Case Manager, Medical and Therapist to assist clients with access to resources

· Other duties as assigned

Bachelors Degree preferred but not required
Jail Certification preferred but not required

Must possess a valid Wisconsin Drivers License

Juneau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
 
This position description has been prepared to assist defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills needed.  It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions.  This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.  The County retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. 

Juneau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Salary : $24 - $30