PSYCHOTHERAPIST BHL, FWBH - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Froedtert Health; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career tuition assistance

Academic partnership with MCW

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

The Froedtert West Bend Hospital behavioral health liaison (BHL) psychotherapist provides psychiatric assessment/evaluation for patients in medical settings and hospital programs. They develop and implement treatment plans, use psychosocial methods, and coordinate care across settings.

Travel between CHD sites may be required to support operations. Requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and Wisconsin licensure (LCSW or LPC).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, educational psychology, or allied health required.
• Wisconsin licensure as LCSW or LPC; other disciplines considered with DSPS pre-approval.
• 3,000 hours of post graduate clinical supervision and care coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment/evaluation for patients in medical or hospital settings.
• Develop and carry out treatment plans with psychosocial and therapeutic interventions.
• Respond to consults with clinical recommendations and coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

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Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.500000

Standard Hours: 20.00

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Shift: Shift 2

Shift Details: Holidays: Weekends:

Job Summary: The behavioral health liaison (BHL) psychotherapist provides psychiatric assessment/evaluation for patients in the medical setting and/or hospital outpatient programs including, but not limited to, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs. Based on the care setting, BHL psychotherapist develops, supports and carries out the treatment plan using psychosocial and therapeutic interventions individually and/or in a group, care coordination and other services as dictated by the treatment plan to address patients presenting psychiatric disorder and/or psychosocial issue. The BHL psychotherapist responds to consults by making appropriate clinical recommendations and providing behavioral health consult services as dictated by the treatment plan. Completes all written and electronic documentation following clinic protocol and state certification requirements. Participates in regularly scheduled clinical collaboration and/or clinical supervision with psychiatrists and clinic supervisor as required by state statute. Supports other behavioral health program needs and duties as assigned. May be required to travel between CHD sites to support program operations.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: 3,000 hours of post graduate clinical supervision, care coordination for behavioral health patients

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Master's degree in social work, counseling, educational psychology, or allied health profession from an accredited college or university is required. Masters degree in clinical mental or behavioral health discipline with clinic field placement/practicum

TRAINING DESCRIPTION: Specific clinical training in psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation and assessment is required. Treatment for substance use disorders, training in one or more specific modality of treatment (CBT, DBT, ACT etc.)

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Current Wisconsin licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Other disciplines will be considered with DSPS pre-approval.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.