Integrated Mental Health Provider (Social Worker)

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Services at UW–Madison seeks a Mental Health Provider to deliver Behavioral Health and Counseling within an integrated health care setting serving students. The role splits primary duties between the Behavioral Health Provider team and Eating Disorder Services, including brief counseling, group therapy, assessments, and care management possibilities.

Under supervision, the provider collaborates with Medical Services and campus partners, participates in crisis services, and may

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

Job description

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Social Worker II

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

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Social Worker, Counselor and Psychologist; you must apply under the appropriate credential for consideration. Only one vacancy exists; having three job postings allows the University Health Services to consider candidates with all three credentials for this position.

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides psychotherapy services to clients under general supervision
• Participates in treatment programs alongside an interdisciplinary team to diagnose or enhance social functioning of clients
• May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
• Facilitates individual and group counseling resources and programs
• Provides crisis intervention as needed
• Provides referrals to establish coordinated treatment with community and state agencies
• Evaluates and assesses difficulties in psychosocial functioning in clients
• Recommends appropriate individual and family treatment plans according to departmental guidelines and standards
• Develops and implements specialized intervention plans to support the needs of clients
• Updates case records in accordance with agency and departmental guidelines and policies
• Performs social, emotional, and environmental evaluations
• Facilitates interventions according to treatment plans and organizational policies

Department

University Health Services, Mental Health Services

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 ca