Current Openings

CLINICIAN (BAKARI)

We are pleased to offer a Sign-On bonus of $2500 for a newly hired Clinician!

This bonus will be paid in 2 separate checks in the following manner:
$1000 after completion of the first 90 days of employment.
$1500 after completion of the first 6 months of employment.

The signing bonus is taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.

Position Summary:

Essential Functions:

• Interview, assess, and screen youth for services or placement at Bakari Center and/or YCSF.
• Provide and lead dialectical behavior therapy at a residential treatment center for 9-12 male youth, ages 13-17 years old.
• Facilitate DBT groups a minimum of 3 times per week with the youth residing at Bakari Center.
• Facilitate value-added groups for the youth including but not limited to sex education, healthy relationships, cultural awareness, substance use, independent living and life skills.
• Provide weekly (more frequently as needed) 1:1 individual therapy session utilizing DBT.
• Attention to youth engagement, skill development, and positive reinforcement.
• Complete behavior chain and solution analysis with youth as well as write behaviorally specific treatment plans and youth care plans including stabilization and safety plans.
• Provide DBT training and coaching to the Bakari Residential Care Center Team by engaging in activities/programming to role model and teach DBT skills to both youth and staff.
• Provide weekly clinical supervision to Youth Treatment Specialists in the YCSF program.
• Participate in consultation teams both as a team member and as a facilitator for residential care center staff to assist in monitoring the fidelity of the milieu group therapy.
• Participate in weekly consultation, training and supervision on the integrated treatment model.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure the youth are safe and not a risk to themselves or others.
• Coordinate with Milwaukee County Crisis Services as needed.
• Work collaboratively with child and family team to implement a comprehensive treatment plan outlining each youth’s identified target behaviors.
• Closely collaborate with the Multi Systemic Therapy Family Integrated Transitions (MST-FIT) team for intensive aftercare services.
• Attend court hearings as needed to provide updates and advocate for youth.
• Document all interactions in the electronic medical record SecurManage.
• Engage with youth’s support network and participate in family engagement initiatives.
• Attend psychiatric medical appointments and assist in medication administration.
• Keep appropriate documentation for all funding sources.
• Maintaining resident record files in accordance with licensing for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapter 52, Department and Health Services (DHS) 50 and 34 to ensure all records are updated and complete.
• Uphold and promote a positive and supportive culture for youth and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality within all written and verbal communications.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:   Provide coverage and direct service to youth as needed.  Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

Minimal Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in a social work, psychology, or a behavioral science field. Training license as an Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training, or Licenses Marriage and Family Therapist In-Training preferred.
• Two years field work experience or employment experience working with children or families with significant life needs.

• Working knowledge of computer applications preferred (Windows and Microsoft Word).
• Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of each client.
• Knowledge and skills to work with population age 13-17.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements.
• Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, drug test, and driver’s license check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of positive child/youth development; patience and understanding of difficult life situations; the ability to interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; perform basic computer functions; uses time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic and disability issues.    

Work Relationship and Scope: Reports directly to the Residential Care Center Social Work Supervisor.  Has contact with a wide variety of individuals including youth and family members, other program staff, vendors, and other collateral contacts, neighbors, funders, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services, Milwaukee County Division of Youth and Family Services, Children’s Court officials, Wraparound Milwaukee, the Department of Children and Families, Milwaukee Public Schools staff and administrators, staff of youth serving agencies, and the community.

Working Conditions:

-     State-Licensed Residential Care Center, Type II

-     Local travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position.

-     Ability to take rotational 24-hour supervisory call responsibilities.

-     Ability to manage youth who have experienced a great deal of trauma and express trauma through behaviors.

Physical Demands: Duties require activity while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program.  Staff may be required to use physical intervention during crisis.  Driving is required. 

Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.