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Forensic Discharge Planner Intern

Behavioral Health Services

Expected Hourly Pay: $15

Closing Date: May 27th, 2026, or upon receipt of 50 applications

Part-Time Internship

Job Summary: This internship is a minimum of 2 semesters, with a minimum of 16-20 hours per week. The intern will have the opportunity to work under the direct supervision of an Administrative Coordinator – Team Lead with the CARS Intake Team. The Intake Team works with consumers that have been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and have been referred for community services such as case management, group home, and substance use services. Some of these consumers are involved in the criminal justice system (CJS) and require carefully coordinated planning to successfully transition to community-based services. To accomplish this goal, the intake team completes comprehensive clinical assessments of needs to determine the appropriate level of care. The assessment process involves reviewing historical records and

in-person interviews with consumers. These steps will assist in determining the consumer’s level of need and functional eligibility for CARS services.

In addition to working with the Intake Team, the intern will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in all the operational aspects of community services offered at CARS. This would involve participating in operations meetings for programs including Targeted Case Management, Community Support Programs, Group Homes, AODA Residential, Recovery Support Coordination, and Comprehensive Community Services. The intern would have the opportunity to work with leaders across these programs to gain knowledge of how they operate. The intern will also maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Shadow team members for orientation and training.
• Complete timely clinical assessments and notes in the medical record.
• Complete telehealth assessments or face-to-face assessments in various places in the community.
• Clinically present consumer needs during staff meetings.
• Participate in all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete risk assessments.
• Utilize community resources to assist clients with accessing appropriate services.
• Maintain and track assigned referrals.
• Check and respond promptly to emails and voicemails.
• Coordinate an individual schedule to meet the needs of consumers and the team.
• Initiate conversation regarding any academic program requirements.
• Collaborate with multiple partners in the criminal justice system including attorneys and staff from the state forensic hospitals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Currently in a Bachelor’s Degree program (Master’s Degree program is preferred). If currently in a Bachelor’s Degree program, the applicant must have at least 2 years of experience with the SPMI population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer knowledge (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Able to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Able and willing to travel within the community up to 20% of the time.

NOTE: This position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency. During the application process please upload your updated resume and cover letter outlining experience.

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.