Behavioral Health Consultant at Milwaukee Walk-In Clinic - Part-time

Children's Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is hiring a part-time Behavioral Health Consultant for its Milwaukee Mental Health Walk-In Clinic at the Main Campus. The role provides behavioral health services to patients and families with acute and chronic mental and behavioral health needs. As a core member of a multidisciplinary integrated care team, the consultant works with medical providers, social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, community partners, and others. Work may include chronic health condition management, anticipatory guidance, early intervention for trauma and mental health concerns, and routine behavioral health screening. The consultant conducts mental and behavioral health screenings, risk assessments, and evaluations; provides safety planning, evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions, and goal-directed therapy; and consults with patients’ providers and care teams. The role also supports integrated care planning, referrals and transitions to higher levels or longer-term care, coordination with schools and community partners, and culturally responsive care. The consultant maintains electronic medical records, tracks program data, meets productivity benchmarks, and follows billing and coding practices. The position may also involve leading projects, supporting learners and colleagues, and onboarding or training new BHCs and learners. This is a 0.5 FTE position. Schedule options are five weekday shifts per pay period from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., or four weekday shifts per pay period from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. It is eligible for benefits and a shift differential bonus. Clinic patient-facing hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; the clinic is closed on major holidays.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a related field from an accredited program, plus 3,000 hours of post-master’s experience; or a terminal degree (PhD, MD, etc.) or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
At least 2 years of 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 the post-licensure requirement.
Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
One of the following Wisconsin licenses: Psychologist (57), Clinical Social Worker (123), Marriage and Family Therapist (124), or Professional Counselor (125).
Knowledge of pediatric developmental stages and the impact of trauma on development.
Flexibility in responding to ambiguity and unpredictable patient presentations and needs.
Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to assess information reflecting patient status and interpret the information needed to provide appropriate care.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in a pediatric mental health or medical setting, including integrated health or crisis response.
Certification and/or experience in one or more evidence-based or evidence-informed therapeutic practices.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care tailored to patients’ presenting concerns.
Conduct mental and behavioral health screenings, risk assessments, and evaluations; determine the need for additional diagnostic assessment, services, and safety planning.
Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions and goal-directed therapy to patients and families, and consult with providers in the clinical setting.
Educate and support the care team and multidisciplinary partners regarding interventions, diagnoses, and treatment; participate in individualized integrated care planning; and increase team knowledge of BHC services and community resources.
Arrange higher levels of care when indicated and refer patients for individual, group, or family therapy when longer-term care is needed; provide group therapy or caregiver support groups when requested.
Track program data, maintain current electronic medical record documentation, meet productivity benchmarks, and comply with billing and coding practices.
Provide culturally responsive care and adapt practice to changing patient, family, community, and care-setting needs; develop or update culturally and developmentally appropriate educational materials as needed.
Coordinate with schools and community partners to support continuity of care.
Lead projects or project components, or take accountability for ongoing activities or objectives, as needed.
Serve as a resource for less-experienced learners and colleagues and assist with onboarding and training new BHCs and learners.