Behavioral Health Consultant - South

Children's Wisconsin; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare organization in Wisconsin is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide services to children and families facing mental and behavioral health needs. The candidate should possess relevant licensure and a Master's degree, along with at least two years of post-licensure experience. This full-time role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and support.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist license issued by Wisconsin.
• Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience; experience with diverse children, adolescents, and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to patients and families.
• Manage chronic health conditions and conduct routine behavioral health screening.
• Engage in team consultations for patient care.
• Conduct routine behavioral health screening and risk assessments.
• Provide evidence-based therapy and safety planning.
• Participate in team consultation and care coordination.

Skills

Understanding of pediatric development

Trauma impact knowledge

Data assessment

Flexibility in patient needs

Education

Master’s Degree in related fields

PhD/PsyD from an APA-accredited program

Job description

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At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained elsewhere, including:

• Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine)
• Board-certified pediatricians
• Multiple locations throughout southeast Wisconsin
• Commitment to population health and expanded pediatrician roles in child care
• Active involvement of doctors in local communities
• Access to health and wellness programs for kids' safety and health

We offer rewarding career opportunities and seek individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to make a difference for children and families, and be encouraged to excel daily, please apply today.

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This role provides behavioral health services to patients and families with acute or chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their care setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, activities include managing chronic health conditions, anticipatory guidance, early trauma and mental health intervention, routine behavioral health screening, risk assessment, evidence-based therapy, safety planning, and team consultation.

Licensure, Registration, and Certification: Licensed Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist license issued by Wisconsin.

Education: Master’s Degree in related fields plus 3000 hours post-Master’s experience, or PhD/PsyD from an APA-accredited program.

Experience: Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience; experience working with diverse children, adolescents, and families preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Understanding of pediatric development, trauma impact, data assessment, and flexibility in patient needs.

Physical and Working Conditions: Exposure to blood, body fluids, chemicals, and potential travel between clinics.

Preferred Qualifications: Certification in evidence-based therapeutic practices and two years in pediatric mental health settings.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other protected statuses.

Additional Details

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