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MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Law Enforcement Crisis Worker in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Overview: The Law Enforcement Crisis Worker (LECW) position is responsible for providing a wide array of direct clinical services including assessments, supportive contacts and referrals serving adults and youth who are struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or the combination. The LECW is responsible for working with the Marquette University Police Department officers to provide outreach to mental health consumers who are having contacts with police, implement follow up on these cases to ensure adequate connection to resources, and conduct emergency mental health assessments and interventions for children, youth, and adults. The LECW\'s workspace shall be in the Marquette University Police Department and will collaborate with a Behavioral Health Officer to form the Behavioral Health Unit, overseen by the Lieutenant assigned to the Support Services Division. The LECW will respond with police to mental health calls and work to engage and refer clients to appropriate mental health services. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Resource for Behavioral Health Officer and Patrol Officers regarding case managers/services/mental health history 2. Follow up with clients who frequent police services due to mental health illnesses 3. Maintain documentation on clients 4. Perform assessments to acquire level of care 5. Create and deliver trainings for police and civilians in the community 6. Act as MUPD representative on the CARE Team 7. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor\'s degree in mental health or social work. Minimum of one-year full time experience in case management. Basic computer competency. Excellent communication skills, ability to work as part of a team. Experience working as part of a case management support team required. Willingness to respond to police calls for service that would have a mental health issue involved. Note -- LECW will always be accompanied by a sworn police officer and will be issued a bullet proof vest. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Previous work with people suffering from mental health issues. Experience in crisis intervention. Demonstrated interest in and experience working with people suffering from severe mental health issues. Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, motor vehicle check, a drug screen and a psychological evaluation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/21506 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.