Behavioral Health Consultant - Walk-In Clinic - Full-time - 2nd shift
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
Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin
Commitment to population 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 to keep 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.
Sign on Bonus eligible!
A fully licensed therapist is required, please note a Trainee or a candidate working towards their clinical licensure would not be considered.
This Crisis Therapist position is housed in the Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic, located on the Children’s Wisconsin Milwaukee campus. This clinic is the first of its kind in Wisconsin, and one of a few in the country. The after-hours clinic serves children and families with urgent mental health care needs. They see patients typically between the ages of 5-18 with a wide variety of urgent mental and behavioral health needs.
Patient facing hours are currently 1pm - 7:30pm, with full-time staff available 12:30pm – 9pm, and casual staff available at least 5pm – 9pm (with earlier availability also desired) and is closed major holidays.
Our Crisis Therapists serve in a multidisciplinary team to care for children and families with urgent mental health needs.
NO treatment plans or discharge planning. NO productivity demands.
In a nutshell, you come into the clinic, see families, document, and you are done!
Shifts:
Patient facing hours are 1pm - 7:30pm, with full-time staff available 12:30pm – 9pm, and casual staff available at least 5pm – 9pm (with earlier availability also desired)
Weekends are not required
Looking for someone comfortable working with high acuity and crisis type patients, has a positive attitude, and able to make complex decisions while building collaborative relationships.
Position Requirements:
- 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.
- Must have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Psychologist from the State of Wisconsin and satisfy continuing education requirements.
- Education and training in psychodiagnostic and therapeutic techniques in developmental psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, behavior modification and psychopathology.
- At least two (2) years behavioral health treatment experience with children and adolescents is required.
- At least two (2) years post-licensure is required.
- 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; and experience in a pediatric primary care, or other pediatric medical setting is strongly preferred.
- Understands the medical population-developmental stages and chronic health conditions. Has clinical knowledge of primary care or specialty care pediatrics.
- Experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma history preferred.
- Requires a comprehensive understanding of all psychological procedures normally acquired during two years of experience in evaluating and treating children, adolescents and families.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with Electronic Health Record preferred.
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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