Behavioral Health Consultant - Metro

Children's Wisconsin; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Glendale, Wisconsin is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide mental health services to children and families. The role involves working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, conducting assessments, and delivering evidence-based therapy. Successful candidates will possess relevant licensure and experience, and the position offers a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist in Wisconsin.
• Requires 2 years post-licensure experience or equivalent supervised experience.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services using a Team Based Care Model.
• Conduct mental health risk assessments and evidence-based therapy.
• Consult with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Knowledge of pediatric developmental stages

Ability to assess patient data

Flexible to patient needs

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field

Job description

Overview

Behavioral Health Consultant - Metro at Children's Wisconsin. Provides behavioral health services to patients and families who have acute chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their care setting. Using a Team Based Care Model, works as a core member of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team, which may include medical providers, social work, nurses, psychiatrists, and community partners among others. Typical activities may revolve around 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, evidence-based therapy, safety planning, and medical provider and team consultation.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

• Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Psychologist license issued by the state of 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 or 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 2 years-post licensure requirement.


• Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.


• Understands the 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


• Demonstrated ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide the care needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Provides services in a setting where there is potential for exposure to blood and other high risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable disease and hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste.


• Travel and coverage between Children's Wisconsin clinics and/or locations may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 is strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person 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 status or condition protected by the law.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Health Care Provider


• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care