Behavioral Health Consultant - South

Provides behavioral health services to patients and families who have acute or chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their respective care setting. Uses a Team Based Care Model and 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.

• 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

• Provide behavioral health services to patients and families with acute or chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their care setting.
• Work as a core member of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team using a Team-Based Care Model (may include medical providers, social work, nurses, psychiatrists, and community partners).
• Deliver anticipatory guidance, early intervention for trauma and mental health concerns, routine behavioral health screening, and chronic condition management as appropriate.
• Conduct mental health risk assessment and treatment; provide evidence-based therapy and safety planning; and offer consultation to medical providers and the care team.

• Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin
• Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin
• Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin
• Psychologist license issued by the state of Wisconsin

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling or related field from an accredited program, plus 3,000 hours post-master’s experience, or PhD or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program.

• 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 from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Exhibits behaviors that reflect Children’s values and supports mission and vision.
• Understands 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.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret information needed to provide the required care.

• Provides services in a setting with potential exposure to blood and other high-risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable diseases, hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste.
• Travel and coverage between Children’s Wisconsin clinics and/or locations may be required.

• Licensure, Registration and/or Certification 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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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.