Integrated Mental Health Provider (Counselor)

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison’s University Health Services, Mental Health Services, seeks a Mental Health Provider Counselor to deliver integrated behavioral health care to UW–Madison students. The role combines behavioral health service delivery with eating disorder services, including brief counseling, group therapy, assessments, and care management as needed.

Under supervision, you will join a collaborative team, provide campus-based outreach, crisis coverage, and supervise trainees while

Qualifications

• Licensure or eligibility per Wisconsin Board requirements.
• Experience in college health or student counseling preferred.
• Experience with eating disorder services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides Behavioral Health services in collaboration with Medical Services.
• Provides Eating Disorder services within Mental Health Services and in collaboration with an integrated team.
• Participates in clinical crisis services and on-call coverage during business hours.
• Provides campus-based outreach, programming and consultation.
• Responds to campus crises and collaborates with campus partners.

Skills

Counseling

Behavioral Health

Eating Disorders

Crisis Intervention

Group Therapy

Job description

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Counselor

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Integrated Mental Health Services, the Mental Health Provider will provide Behavioral Health and Counseling services in an integrated health care agency serving UW-Madison students. This position will have primary clinical responsibilities split between two main areas of Integrated Health. One aspect of the position will be serving as a member of our Behavioral Health Provider team. The other will be in providing Eating Disorder Services within the Mental Health Service department. Provision of Eating Disorder services will include a combination of brief counseling, group therapy, Eating Disorder assessments, and possibly care management services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides Behavioral Health services in collaboration and consultation with Medical Services
• Provides Eating Disorder services within Mental Health Services and in collaboration with an integrated Mental Health/Medical team
• Participates in the provision of clinical crisis services and on-call mental health services, during business hours
• Provides campus-based services/outreach including programming and consultation
• Responds to campus crises

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES MAY INCLUDE

• Provides additional individual and group services within the Integrated Service area, which includes Sexual Wellness Services and other integrated service areas.
• Provides supervision of assigned trainees including goal setting, evaluations, and disciplinary action in accordance with training policy and procedures.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (35-40%)

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations
• Involved in the development and implementation of programs and services at MHS
• Collaborates with providers and staff in UHS units and with campus partners
• Follows agency policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices, HIPAA, and FERPA
• Attends staff, team, and workgroup meetings as assigned
• Attends Mental Health sponsored professional development activities
• Serves on internal and external committees
• Other duties as assigned

Key Job Responsibilities

• Prepares presentations and outreach activities and facilitates student adjustment and success programs to promote a healthy campus
• Provides individual and group counseling to students struggling with developmental and/or personal mental health issues and refers students to appropriate community resources
• Serves on multidisciplinary campus committees
• Provides counseling and/or information and referral services to faculty and staff
• Facilitates psycho-educational and process-oriented groups

Department: University Health Services, Mental Health Services

There are licensure requirements for this role. Licensure, independent or in-training, will be confirmed to advance to the interview stage. The Wisconsin Board recognizes reciprocity for providers licensed or credentialed in another state. Each applicant is reviewed on an individual basis and generally accept candidates from states with substantially equivalent licensing standards. States with licensures not reciprocal can be found at https://dsps.wi.gov/Credentialing/General/NotReciprocal.pdf. A license/state not being listed does not equate to an application for reciprocity or endorsement being granted. Other state/territory licenses must remain active until the Wisconsin credentialing process is complete.

At UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW-Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading and thriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us at uhs.wisc.edu

UHS Mental Health Services provides flexible, short-term mental health care in supportive and responsive ways to meet students' individual needs. UHS offers counseling as well as psychiatry, survivor support, and assessments for specialized concerns. Through a blend of clinical services and proactive outreach programs, we aim to meet students where they are emotionally and where students live, learn, and gather.

Compensation

The starting salary is $62,000, and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Licensure status will be a consideration.