Behavioral Health Counselor

Ascension Health; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension in Appleton, WI seeks a behavioral health professional to provide counseling services for child/adolescent and adult inpatient units and PHP. You will conduct assessments, set therapy goals, and deliver individual and group therapy while maintaining confidential records.

Responsibilities include evaluating progress, connecting patients with community resources, and coordinating care with families and physicians from admission to discharge. Licensure in WI and BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinician preferred: LPC, LCSW, or APSW.
• Wisconsin licensure/registration required prior to hire or transfer date.
• BLS Provider preferred; AHA or Red Cross accepted.
• Supervisor credentialed from the Wisconsin DSPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health counseling services to inpatient children, adolescents, and adults, including PHP.
• Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy goals.
• Administer individual and group therapy; maintain thorough, confidential records.
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Provide information on community resources and activities.
• Collaborate with patient, family, physician, and community providers from treatment initiation to discharge.

Skills

Behavioral health counseling

Patient assessment

Therapy administration

Record-keeping confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years experience

Associate’s/Technical degree

4 years of applicable job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Appleton, WI

Facility: St. Elizabeth

Department: Behavioral Health

Schedule: PRN | Monday – Friday days

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000 associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150 Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide behavioral health counseling services to child/adolescent and adult inpatient as well as PHP.

• Conduct patient assessments and establishes therapy treatment goals.

• Administer individual and group therapy. Maintains thorough and confidential records of observations.

• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.

• Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.

• Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:

• Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Supervisor credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we’re seeking

• Must have LPC, LCSW, or APSW.

• Must have at least one year experience in behavioral health, with preference in acute crisis or inpatient.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

E-Verify statement

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