Mental Health Therapist - Connections Clinic - second shift

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Mental Health Therapist for the Connections Clinic to provide essential therapeutic services to children and families. The therapist will work collaboratively to enhance mental health access and engage in prevention and education initiatives. A Master's degree and clinical licensure are required alongside strong communication skills. The position operates on a second shift schedule, emphasizing child and adolescent mental health support.

Qualifications

• LCSW, LMFT, or LPC licensure required.
• Preferred experience with diverse backgrounds and trauma.
• 3000 hours post-Master’s experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in outpatient settings.
• Engage in treatment and recovery planning with families.
• Participate in initiatives related to mental behavioral health.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based practices

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

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Mental Health Therapist - Connections Clinic - second shift

Apply locations Milwaukee, WI time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R7806

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places:

• Affiliation with the#4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine)

• Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified' )

• Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin

• Commitment topopulation health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children

• Doctors who are very active in their local communities

• Access to many health and wellness programs designed tokeep kids safe and healthy

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Position Summary:

The schedule for this position is 10am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday.

The Mental Health Therapist is critical to the success of the Children’s Wisconsin’s Mental and Behavioral Health strategy by increasing Access, reducing Stigma, engaging in Early Detection, Prevention and Education. Provides individual, group, and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient clinic setting, using evidence based/informed, trauma informed, and inclusive practices. Actively engages the child, their family, and caregivers in treatment and recovery planning. Provides consultation, education, and outreach to colleagues, trainees, and community. Participates in activities and initiatives related to the MBH strategy.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field, plus 3000 hours post Master’s experience or PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program.
• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Professional Counselor (LPC) from the State of Wisconsin and satisfy continuing education requirements.
• Preferred experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with caregivers, colleagues, medical staff, and community partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Record preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Child and adolescent mental health clinic and school conditions. Therapists may:
  • Be exposed to bodily fluids (e.g. tears, saliva, blood).
  • Encounter distressing patient stories/traumas that require individual and team resilience.
  • Need to crawl on floor or engage in play-type activities with children in therapy.
  • Need to verbally de-escalate upset children, adolescents, or adults.
• Must be able to work nights and occasional weekends.
• Some travel may be required.

The Mental Health Therapist in the Connections Clinic uses specific protocols to address the patient's presenting concern, seeing them in a total for approximately 8 weeks. Additionally, the Mental Health Therapist may conduct Mental Health Triage appointments. These one time appointments help navigate a family to the most beneficial services for their child.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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