Mobile Integrated Health Social Worker

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact careers@milwaukeecountywi.gov. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration.

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Mobile Integrated Health Social Worker

Emergency Medical Services

Hourly Pay Range: $31.69 - $47.53

Closing Date: October 28, 2025, or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions

Job Summary: The social worker provides behavioral health expertise and social support to individuals experiencing substance use disorder, mental health crises, and unmet social support needs. Working with community paramedics, the social worker will conduct field-based outreach, assess client needs, and connect clients to treatment and support services to equitably improve long-term community stability and deliver person-centered care. This position is currently grant funded.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Accompany community paramedics on engagement visits with individuals experiencing substance use disorder, behavioral health crises, high EMS utilization, & unmet social determinants of health. Build rapport and assess immediate needs in homes, shelters, or street settings.
• Link clients to appropriate services (SUD treatment, mental health care, housing and food access, and other community resources available. Coordinate warm handoffs and follow up to ensure proper service connection and engagement is completed.
• Maintain familiarization and engagement with community resource services in Milwaukee County to develop comprehensive care plans designed to promote stability and long-term recovery
• Participate in case reviews, planning meetings, and debriefs with paramedics, public health professionals, and behavioral health partners. Contribute to coordinated care strategies with hospitals, community resources, DHHS, etc... Represent the team in community initiatives.
• Thoroughly document entire client encounters consistent with expectations of Milwaukee County OEM-EMS. Maintain documentation of encounters, assessments, referrals, and outcomes while tracking key performance indicators for program evaluation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current resident of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related educational degree
• Certified social worker, licensed social worker, licensed clinician, or licensed counselor (State of Wisconsin)
• At least one (1) year of experience working in social work.
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Basic knowledge of IMAGETREND
• Available and willing to work, day and evening hours.
• Able to lift/carry and push/pull up to 30 lbs.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ability to integrate with Fire Departments to engage high risk patients with chronic disease and addiction. Support and connect patients to care where fire departments have limitations in their capabilities. Knowledge of Office 365 and how to generate, track and measure care plans are essential to this role. Good communication skills with a variety of populations and literacy levels.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

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Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.