Meet with and interview youth, family and/or young adult to evaluate need for voluntary programs under the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Children’s Area enrollment. Initiate assessment of needs, strengths and services for potential case plan. Assess mental health needs of youth and family members.
Accurately share programming options and partner with youth, family and/or young adult to determine enrollment decision based on eligibility, best fit and family choice.
Consult with appropriate administrative and/or clinical staff about recommendations regarding DHHS Children’s Area enrollment and potential treatment considerations, including need for additional clinical staffing post-enrollment (i.e. High Risk list status).
Review referral information on youth, check for accuracy and completeness. Review psychological information, police reports, school reports, and past hospitalization records to assess for appropriateness for DHHS Children’s Area.
Make all referrals for out-of-home placement (i.e. residential treatment, group home or foster home placement) and psychological evaluations, if applicable.
Complete all documentation in appropriate systems (i.e. Synthesis, Scripts, Avatar, etc.) with a strength-based lens, taking into account family voice, while remaining accurate. All documentation must be completed in a timely manner.
Documentation may include, but is not limited to: Progress Notes, Screening Form, Court Letters, Critical Incident Reports, and Consents.
Become certified in the Wisconsin Functional Screen, and complete as needed. Obtain additional certifications as needed (i.e. Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndrome).
Professionally communicate with, and obtain records as needed from internal staff, system partners, legal parties and referral sources.
Attend and testify at court hearings on all referrals with court involvement. Obtain and process court orders for Wraparound to ensure smoothness of enrollment. Act as a representative of DHHS Children’s Area at Children’s Court or wherever assigned.
Provide coverage to peers as needed.
Participate as a representative on the Resource & Referral Line as needed. Attend and complete any necessary related trainings.
Adheres to all St. Charles and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
