Mental Health Specialist

Location: Adams & Juneau Counties, WI (must live within 1 hour) Schedule: Overnights (4:30 PM–8:00 AM), Weekends (24‑hour shifts), plus limited daytime hours for meetings/training Pay:

• $26/hour when responding to crisis calls

• $20/hour for non‑crisis work

• Shift stipend for on‑call coverage

• Employer: Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan

Lutheran Social Services is excited to expand our Crisis Team in Adams and Juneau Counties. We are seeking dedicated Crisis Service Professionals to provide on‑call crisis response, risk assessments, and mobile support to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.

This role offers a flexible on‑call schedule, including options for 8 or 16 hour shifts starting at either 4:30 PM or 12 AM. While most responsibilities occur during on‑call hours, some daytime availability is required for supervision, staff meetings, and training.

• Respond to crisis calls and provide mobile crisis response when needed

• Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate interventions

• Provide brief crisis counseling and follow‑up services

• Meet with clients in homes, hospitals, law enforcement settings, or community locations

• Respond to potential suicide or emergency calls

• Gather information from interviews, records, and collateral contacts

• Assess client needs and connect them to appropriate community resources

• Maintain strong working relationships with county staff, law enforcement, courts, and community partners

• Document all client interactions in compliance with county, state, and federal requirements

• Identify gaps in services and recommend improvements

• Stay informed on laws, procedures, and best practices related to crisis services

• Support the mission, vision, and values of LSS

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Services or a related field (Examples: criminal justice, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation)

• Minimum one year of experience working with mental health clients strongly preferred

• Knowledge of community resources

• Ability to learn DHS and Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 34, 51 and 55

• Strong crisis assessment and decision‑making skills

• Ability to work independently, multitask, and maintain professionalism under pressure

• Ability to build effective relationships with diverse populations

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Satisfactory motor vehicle record per LSS Driver Safety Procedure

• Ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements

• Must be able to arrive in Adams or Juneau County within 1 hour when responding to crisis calls

• Occasional day travel as needed

• Competitive crisis response pay

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities for professional development and training

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.