Children& X27 S Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
posted about 1 month ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Milwaukee, WI
Hospitals
About the position
The Behavioral Health Consultant position at Children's Wisconsin is a part-time role focused on providing urgent mental health care to children and families in a walk-in clinic setting. The clinic operates during after-hours, catering to patients aged 5-18 with various mental and behavioral health needs. The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with no treatment plans or productivity demands, allowing therapists to focus on patient care and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide urgent mental health care to children and families in a walk-in clinic setting.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address the mental health needs of patients.
- Document patient interactions and care provided during clinic hours.
- Maintain a positive attitude while working with high acuity and crisis-type patients.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling, or related field from an accredited program.
- 3000 hours of post-Master's experience, or a PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Professional Counselor (LPC), or Psychologist from the State of Wisconsin.
- At least two years of behavioral health treatment experience with children and adolescents.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in a pediatric primary care or other pediatric medical setting.
- Clinical experience with diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling with no weekend requirements.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
