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Job description
Overview
Behavioral Health Consultant - Metro at Children's Wisconsin . Provides behavioral health services to patients and families who have acute chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their care setting. Using a Team Based Care Model, works as a core member of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team, which may include medical providers, social work, nurses, psychiatrists, and community partners among others. Typical activities may revolve around chronic health condition management, anticipatory guidance, early intervention for trauma and mental health concerns, and routine behavioral health screening. Provides mental health risk assessment and treatment, evidence-based therapy, safety planning, and medical provider and team consultation.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification
Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Psychologist license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Education
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling or related field from an accredited program, plus 3000 hours post Master’s experience, or PhD or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program.
Experience
Requires 2 years post-licensure experience
OR licensed providers with 2 years of supervised experience working with children and families while obtaining 3,000 hours may be considered in lieu of 2 years-post licensure requirement.
Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.
Understands the pediatric developmental stages and the impact of trauma on development.
Flexible to ambiguity and unpredictability of patient presentations/needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span
Demonstrated ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide the care needed.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Provides services in a setting where there is potential for exposure to blood and other high risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable disease and hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste.
Travel and coverage between Children's Wisconsin clinics and/or locations may be required
Preferred Qualifications
Certification and/or experience in one or more evidence-based/informed therapeutic practices preferred.
Two years of experience in a pediatric mental health or medical setting, including integrated health or crisis response is strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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