Behavioral Health Therapist - Primary Care

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI, is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist for the Primary Care team. The role focuses on collaborative care with pediatric patients, delivering brief interventions and tracking outcomes in a fast-paced clinic.

The position requires a master's degree in a behavioral health field and clinical licenses, with 2 years of experience mandatory and 5 years preferred. Hybrid schedule, sign-on bonus possible, and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field Required
• 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Required
• 5 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Preferred
• Licenses & Certifications: LCSW/LICSW or LPC or LMFT Upon Hire Required; BLS/CPR within 6 months Required; Substance Abuse Counselor or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other medical professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Work as a team with the primary care staff and team psychiatrist helping deliver brief interventions for pediatric patients in Primary Care.
• Provide short, but intense follow-up.
• Use outcome-based models to track patient improvement.

Skills

Evidence-based treatment

Team collaboration

Outcome tracking

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, MFT or related field

Job description

Behavioral Health Therapist - Primary Care

Madison, WI, United States (Hybrid)

Job Description

Work Schedule:
100% FTE, days. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. You will work at 20 S. Park St in Madison, WI.

Pay:

• This position may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Be part of something remarkable

Working as an independent health care provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team. This position is part of the Collaborative Care workstream in Primary Care.

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to:

• Collaborate with other medical professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Work as a team with the primary care staff and team psychiatrist helping deliver brief interventions for pediatric patients in Primary Care.
• Provide short, but intense follow-up.
• Use outcome-based models to track patient improvement.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Required
• 5 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Preferred

  Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required or
  • Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Required or
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire Required and
  • Basic Life Support/CPR within 6 months Required and
  • Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire Preferred or
  • Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire Preferred

  Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
  UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

  UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

  • Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc.
  • Locations 20 S Park St, Madison, WI, 53715, US (Hybrid)
  • Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)
  • Job Function Behavioral Health/Mental Health