Mental Health Clinician - Days

ThedaCare; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare Behavioral Health in Waupaca, Wisconsin, seeks a licensed Mental Health Clinician to provide evaluation and evidence-based therapy for adults, families and groups. You will work in a collaborative team focused on improving patient outcomes in a community setting.

Requires a Master’s degree in mental health or counseling and a Wisconsin LPC/LCSW/LMFT license, plus BLS and MOAB within 90 days of hire. Monday–Friday days, 40 hours weekly, in a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health or counseling is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• MOAB certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and treatment services for individual, family, and group therapy to adult patients.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice to anticipate outcomes and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborates with clinicians and referral sources to coordinate care.

Education

Master’s degree in mental health or counseling

Tools

BLS

MOAB

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care.

We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness

Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : Working within the State of Wisconsin professional counselor’s scope of practice, the Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) provides evaluation and treatment services for individual, family, and group therapy to primarily adult patients. Utilizes evidence-based practice to anticipate expected patient outcomes, which support the mental health diagnosis.

Job Description

Schedule:Monday thru Friday days shift except for one evening a week (typically until 7pm) through, day

Key Accountabilities

• Assesses, diagnoses when necessary, and evaluates patient’s status and the effectiveness of mental health care using tools deemed appropriate by clinical setting, such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), to create an individualized plan of care that includes cultural diversity and special needs appropriate to the patient population served.
• Continually assesses patient’s progress and provides interventions and strategies to support the mental health diagnosis.
• Prepares and maintains all required treatment records, reports, and other clinical information on time and accurately using current technology in accordance with regulatory requirements and department procedures.
• Works collaboratively with the patient and others to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the needs of the patient, desired outcomes, and agreed upon plan of care.
• Develops treatment plans and objectives in collaboration with patient and family, as appropriate, based on patient needs/goals.
• Anticipates and intervenes in areas of patient safety and symptom reduction.
• Is able to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Coordinates referral options and serves as a link between patients and treatment providers.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other clinicians or other referral agencies.
• Provides education and mentoring for students, interns, residents, observers and volunteers.
• With direction from your clinical supervisor, you may be asked to provide peer-to-peer review, clinical collaboration, chart auditing, coaching and mentoring in an effort to support team member development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health or counseling
• Current State of Wisconsin License as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) obtained within 90 days of hire

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment

• Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facility
• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers
• Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Job Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Scheduled FTE: 1
• Location: ThedaCare Behavioral Health - Waupaca - Waupaca,Wisconsin
• Overtime Exempt: Yes
• Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

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ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.