Aurora Behavioral Health Center Sheboygan Coverage Therapist

121 Aurora Health Care Central, Inc.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin’s Sheboygan area seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to provide therapy across PHP/IOP programs at the Aurora Behavioral Health Center Sheboygan, in-person Monday to Friday mornings.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, Wisconsin licensure, and about 1 year of behavioral health therapy experience; schedule is 20 hours per week, with no weekends or on-call.

Competitive benefits and a comprehensive total rewards package are offered.

Qualifications

• MSW or related field required.
• Wisconsin licensure (LCSW/LMFT/Clinical Social Worker) upon hire.
• 1 year of behavioral health therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, couple, family and/or group therapy.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Develops and monitors treatment plans and interventions.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals within the hospital network.
• Documents care per department procedures and timelines.

Skills

Therapy expertise

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Psychology (Clinical)

Master's Degree in Psychology (Counseling)

Job description

Department: 36610 AMC Sheboygan County - Behavioral Health O/P: MAT Clinic and POC Testing Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Position works in person at the Aurora Behavioral Health Center Sheboygan covering in adult and adolescent behavioral health day treatment (PHP/IOP) programs. Position works Monday through Friday 8-12pm with no weekends, holidays or on call. Additional hours may be available with this position as determined by department need.

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

Job Description Major Responsibilities

• Provides quality individual, couple, family and/or group therapy, which are focused on the patient's identified diagnosis and needs.
• Provides crisis intervention to new and current patients as needed.
• Is available 24 hours a day as needed for current caseload.
• Provides clinical/therapeutic services to a diverse client population.
• Accepts and treats all patients as identified or assigned willingly and with professionalism.
• Applies brief therapeutic intervention model as appropriate.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, formulates and monitors individualized treatment plans and treatment interventions which are in accordance with the department's Provision of Care and the Hospital's policies.
• Provides case management and utilization review services for patient in his/her assigned caseload.
• Provides education to patient and family as needed.
• Makes appropriate referrals to services within the Hospital and Aurora Behavioral Health Services or outside if needed.
• Serves as a liaison with these referral sources in coordination with other staff to insure continuity of care in discharge planning.
• Actively participates in clinical supervision and peer review activities.
• Provides consultation with other professionals, including ongoing clinical team treatment staffing.
• Provides community education and outreach, including referral development and marketing efforts to generate new business.
• Willingly accepts this as a necessary part of their job above and beyond caseload requirements.
• Accurately completes all documentation responsibilities as outlined in department/service area procedures within established timelines.
• Documentation responsibilities include but are not limited to: treatment plans, discharge summaries, aftercare plans, records for billing, etc.
• Assists in treatment development, innovation and improvements.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and care management initiatives as directed.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

1. Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education Required

• Master's Degree in Social Work, or Master's Degree in Psychology, Clinical, or
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Educational, or
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field.

Experience Required

1. Typically requires 1 year of experience in providing therapy in behavioral health.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Some positions may be restricted to individuals with Master's Degree in Social Work and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker upon hire.
• Some positions may also require one of the following Substance Abuse licenses upon hire, Substance Abuse Counselor-In-Training, Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, or Clinical Supervisor-In-Training.
• Skilled as a generalist and has one or more specializations.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in the application of theory, practice and techniques of behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment services.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a complex mental health delivery system.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Will frequently be required to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance, and will occasionally be required to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance. May be exposed to the following hazard: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders and twist. Must be able to restrain and control patients who are outwardly psychotic or physically combative. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• Trauma Care