Human Services Manager - Mental Health & Recovery Services

Join our team and make a difference in your community as a Manager for the Mental Health & Recovery Services unit within the Human Services Department.

A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to support local families within the community and be a part of the Human Services team. 

The purpose of the Human Services Manager - MHRS is to provide administrative, quality, and clinical oversight for all Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) programs for the Sauk County Department of Human Services.

Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We actively encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability. 

To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team at 608-355-4887 or scpersonnel@saukcountywi.gov 

Essential Duties

• Interview, train, monitor, evaluate, promote, discipline unit employees, and approve absences and leave time.

• Ensure funding, service, audit, and reporting obligations per state statutes and grant requirements. Have primary responsibility for program compliance with DHS 75 (Community Substance Abuse Service Standards), DHS 34 (Emergency Mental Health Service Programs) and DHS 62 (Assessment of Drivers with Alcohol or Controlled Substance Problems).
• Assist Director and BAS Manager in developing the unit annual budget. 
• Train and prepare staff regarding their roles and responsibilities, state and federal statutes and programs, credentialing and licensing, billing responsibilities, documentation standards, confidentiality, and privacy rules regarding mental health and substance abuse records.
• Monitor schedules, case assignments and caseloads, case disposition and case closures. Oversee unit programs, staff documentation, and initiatives for quality, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide group and individual supervision to practitioners providing mental health, substance use, intake, and crisis intervention services. Consult with staff in emergency/crisis situations.
• Screen mental health and substance use referrals. Assess for appropriate level of care and referral to services. Monitor consumers’ progress in county authorized or funded treatment and assist with discharge/aftercare planning.
• Provide oversight and support to medical staff in conjunction with Integrated Services Program Manager. Serve in a clinical advisory capacity to Adult Treatment Court and other Justice, Diversion and Support (JDS) programs as needed. 
• Develop and oversee contracts for the unit as indicated. In addition, evaluate and implement new services and grant and funding opportunities.
• Collaborate, consult, and develop or maintain essential partnerships with local and State stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-quality mental health and substance use services. 
• Develop and update unit policies and procedures.
• Receive and mediate client complaints and grievances.
• Monitor and approve release of confidential information.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.
• Provide direct outpatient behavioral health services, as needed.
• And other duties as assigned.

Required Working Hours

Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Compensation for additional hours beyond normal working hours are subject to applicable state and federal regulations.

Minimum Training and Education

Required: 

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related field

5 years post-licensure experience

Licenses/Certifications: 

Licensed as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor

  Preferred: 

  2 years of supervisory experience, Independent Clinical Supervisor Credential 

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.