Port Washington, WI30+ days ago
Using Wisconsin State StatuesChapters 34, 46, 51, 54, 55, 92, and 94 as a guiding source, as well a county and professional guidelines, the BHL works in consultation to all consumers of the Department of Human Services staff when requested, The BHL completes these tasks via evaluation, investigation (including allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable and older adults), coordination of services, and education to involved parties. Knowledge of the spectrum of mental illnesses, symptomatology, psychotropic medications, and the problems these can create and how to effectively treat the mentally ill individual, including providing appropriate interventions for symptoms, suicidality, chemical abuse, and the social, medical, and environmental factors that impact on persons with mental illness.