Behavioral Health Consultant

Access Community Health Centers; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Continuing education

Flexible spending plans

Health savings account

Job summary

Access Community Health Centers in Madison, WI seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to join the primary care team, providing patient care, triage, and psychoeducation within a collaborative setting.

You will develop behavioral change plans, train staff on behavioral health protocols, and address medical and behavioral health issues with evidence-based approaches. A doctoral or master’s degree and Wisconsin licensure are required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master’s degree as listed in qualifications.
• Wisconsin licensure as a clinical professional.
• Experience in medical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and triage within primary care.
• Deliver psychoeducation and patient education strategies.
• Develop behavioral change plans for patients and protocols for target populations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology or Clinical Psychology

Master’s Degree in Social Work (LCSW)

Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Professional Counseling (LPC)

Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)

Job description

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer or Director of Behavioral Health, the Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for patient care and a variety of administrative tasks. The Behavioral Health Consultant, as part of the primary care treatment team, identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. In addition, the Behavioral Health Consultant will provide skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations.

Madison, Wisconsin , consistently ranks as a top place to live because of its exceptional blend of natural beauty, robust economy, and vibrant college-town energy. Nestled on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, it offers a strong sense of community, short commute times, and safe neighborhoods, all while maintaining the cultural and entertainment amenities of a much larger city.

Required Qualifications

Desired candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology or Clinical Psychology OR Master’s Degree in Social Work (LCSW) OR Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Professional Counseling (LPC) OR Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)
• Current Wisconsin licensure as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Professional Counselor OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience as a Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, or Counselor in a medical setting
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Compensation And Benefits

Our total compensation package includes competitive wages, plus a full range of attractive benefits for regular full and part time staff working a minimum of 20 hours per week and includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (100% vested with employer match)
• Paid time off program – 208 hours given upfront for vacation, personal and sick time
• Up to 9 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Continuing education
• Flexible spending plans
• Transportation program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health savings account

Other

Access is an eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Access is a NHSC approved site for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program

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COVID-19 Vaccine

Proof that you are fully vaccinated is a condition of employment. Access Community Health Centers will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated because of a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs when doing so does not compromise the safety of others or impose an undue hardship on our organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status