Behavioral Health Consultant - Central

Children's Wisconsin; Delafield (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wisconsin is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide mental health services to patients and families. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team and must hold a Clinical license in Wisconsin. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience working with children and families. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a Clinical license in Wisconsin (Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist).
• 2 years of post-licensure experience working with children and families.
• Clinical experience with diverse backgrounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to patients and families.
• Work within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Knowledge of pediatric developmental stages

Ability to assess and interpret patient data

Flexibility to ambiguity in patient needs

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

PhD/PsyD from an APA accredited program

Job description

Overview

Behavioral Health Consultant - Central at Children's Wisconsin. Provides behavioral health services to patients and families who have acute or chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their care setting. Works as a core member of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team using a Team Based Care Model (may include medical providers, social work, nurses, psychiatrists, and community partners).

Typical activities may include chronic health condition management, anticipatory guidance, early intervention for trauma and mental health concerns, and routine behavioral health screening. Provides mental health risk assessment and treatment, safety planning, and medical provider and team consultation.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to patients and families with acute chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their care setting.
• Work as a core member of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team using a Team Based Care Model.
• Engage in chronic condition management, anticipatory guidance, early trauma/mental health intervention, and routine behavioral health screening.
• Perform mental health risk assessments, develop treatment plans, implement safety planning, and consult with medical providers and the care team.

Licensure

Social Worker, Clinical license (Wisconsin) OR Marriage and Family Therapist license (Wisconsin) OR Professional Counselor license (Wisconsin) OR Psychologist license (Wisconsin).

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling or related field from an accredited program, plus 3000 hours post-master’s experience, OR PhD/PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program.

Experience

Requires 2 years post-licensure experience. OR licensed providers with 2 years of supervised experience working with children and families while obtaining 3,000 hours may be considered in lieu of the 2 years post-licensure requirement. Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and mission.
• Understands pediatric developmental stages and the impact of trauma on development.
• Flexible to ambiguity and unpredictability of patient presentations/needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret information to provide needed care.

Physical Requirements

Provides services in settings with potential exposure to blood and other high-risk materials; travel between Children’s Wisconsin clinics/locations may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Certification and/or experience in one or more evidence-based/informed therapeutic practices preferred.
• Two years of experience in a pediatric mental health or medical setting, including integrated health or crisis response, strongly preferred.

Equality and Inclusion

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status or condition by law.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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