Behavioral Health Specialist- Crisis Prevention Program

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support patients, families, and care teams while helping implement the Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) across the organization. The specialist works as part of an interdisciplinary care team with physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers, security staff, and behavioral health professionals to improve patient experiences, enhance safety, and support positive outcomes. The role includes the opportunity to become a licensed MCPP trainer and influence care practices through education, coaching, and leadership.

The position delivers MCPP training and provides hands-on coaching, simulation-based learning, and real-time support in clinical settings. It also supports behavioral health assessment and care planning in collaboration with licensed professionals, helps educate staff on evidence-based behavioral strategies and de-escalation, and contributes to organizational behavioral health, safety, and process-improvement initiatives. The role partners with patients and families and collaborates with community partners to support care transitions and access to resources.

Requirements

• High school graduate, or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Formal training in Children’s Wisconsin Trauma Informed Care Initiatives.
• At least 2 years of experience in behavioral health IOP, PHP, inpatient, or residential treatment.
• Obtain Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Trainer certification from Marcus Autism Center within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience in a pediatric primary care or other pediatric medical setting.
• Experience working with children and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and with trauma history.
• Experience charting in and working with an Electronic Health Record, or relevant education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MCPP training to staff across the organization.
• Provide hands-on coaching, simulation-based learning, and real-time support in clinical settings.
• Promote adoption and fidelity of MCPP principles through observation, feedback, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with licensed behavioral health professionals to address psychiatric and psychosocial concerns.
• Assist in evaluating behavioral health risk screenings and identifying appropriate interventions.
• Help develop individualized, evidence-based care plans that enhance safety and patient outcomes.
• Partner with patients and families on care planning, goal setting, and transitions of care.
• Educate teams on evidence-based behavioral strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Promote safe and compassionate approaches to caring for patients with behavioral health needs.
• Contribute to educational materials and resources that support health literacy and cultural responsiveness.
• Participate in Behavioral Assessment Team (BAT) services and crisis response efforts.
• Support system-wide behavioral health projects, safety initiatives, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with community partners to strengthen continuity of care and access to resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED