Youth CCS Mental Health Professional

Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) YOUTH CCS MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (MHP)/SUPERVISOR SPECIALIZED SERVICES PROGRAM – CCS Job Summary The role of the Youth CCS Mental Health Professional (MHP)/Supervisor is focused on providing direct supervision and clinical support to the Youth CCS Care Coordinators. The MHP/Supervisor also provides clinical guidance to high-risk youth and young adults enrolled in Youth CCS. The MHP/Supervisor responsibilities are two equally essential roles. The supervisor responsibilities include direct supervision of the Youth CCS staff to ensure comprehensive services are being provided to meet the individualized needs of each person served by Youth CCS. The clinical work includes providing direct clinical consultation to Care Coordinators and supporting high-risk enrolled youth who may need additional clinical care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide supervision to the Youth CCS team to ensure services are being coordinated to meet the identified needs of the individuals being served by the Youth CCS program. This includes being a champion of the Youth CCS process while providing leadership, and role modeling a strength-based environment. Interview, hire, evaluate, manage, and train assigned Youth CCS staff in accordance with Milwaukee County Youth Behavioral Health programs and WCS Policies and Procedures. Monitor and approve all documentation to ensure accuracy and timely completion (i.e. consent forms, provider notes, provider referrals, court letters Community Treatment Plans, Crisis Plans, Incident Reports, etc.) Provide weekly, directive clinical consultation and coaching with each Care Coordinator for a minimum of one hour. Provide ongoing coaching and support regarding areas of strength of Care Coordinators, areas of need, and potential strategies for improvement through the consistent use of shadowing and supervision. Facilitate clinical consultation for Youth CCS staff in accordance with DHS 36 and monitor staff’s participation in/documentation of required consultation time. Oversee CCS discharges in collaboration with Care Coordinators and Milwaukee County Youth CCS Administration. Ensure accountability for timely annual functional screen evaluations which determine ongoing eligibility for youth enrolled in Youth CCS. Provide Care Coordinators with ongoing assistance in day-to-day service delivery, as well as crisis situations. Establish and maintain strong communication and collaboration with all system partners (Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services, Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services, Children & Youth Family Services, Milwaukee County Crisis Services, etc.) Assist with facilitation of weekly agency Care Coordinator team meetings. Responsible for accurate documentation and maintaining case files as required by agency policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes. This includes provider notes, Community Treatment Plans, Crisis Plans, and SAFE-Ts in AvatarNX. Promote a person-centered, culturally intelligent, and recovery focused philosophy of serving people with mental health and co-occurring needs. Ensure the maintenance of a 24-hour on-call system to assure access to Youth CCS Care Coordinator. Provide direct clinical assessment and support to individuals who may be in crisis, in collaboration with the Care Coordinator. Services may be provided in the person’s home or in the community. Attend safety planning meetings, team meetings, and/or other face to face visits for high-risk youth, as requested by Care Coordinators, to provide clinical assessment and support. Ensure fidelity to treatment protocols and evidence-based practices. Enter timely clinical documentation directly into AvatarNX. Keep Milwaukee County Youth CCS Administrators informed of emergency or critical incidents in collaboration with Program Manager and Assistant Program Director. Provide coverage for Care Coordination staff when needed. Engage in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as identified by WCS and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services. Attend all required trainings and in-services set forth by both WCS and Milwaukee County. PI62538876a076-25405-39310874

Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Oak Park , Youth CCS Mental Health Professional, Social Services , Milwaukee, Illinois