Behavioral Health Specialist- Crisis Prevention Program
About The Position
Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support patients, families, and care teams while implementing the Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) throughout 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 offers the opportunity to become a licensed MCPP trainer and influence organizational care practices through education, coaching, and leadership. The specialist delivers MCPP training and provides coaching, simulation-based learning, and real-time clinical support. In collaboration with licensed behavioral health professionals, the role supports assessment of behavioral health risks, development of individualized evidence-based care plans, and care planning with patients and families. The specialist also educates staff in behavioral strategies and de-escalation, contributes to educational resources, participates in crisis response and organizational initiatives, and works with community partners to support continuity of care and access to resources.
Requirements
- High school graduate, or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), required.
- Formal training in Children’s Wisconsin Trauma Informed Care Initiatives required.
- At least 2 years of experience in behavioral health IOP, PHP, inpatient, or residential treatment required.
- Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Trainer - Marcus Autism Center certification required within 180 days.
- Experience charting in and working with an Electronic Health Record, or relevant education, preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in a pediatric primary care or other pediatric medical setting preferred.
- Experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma history preferred.
- Experience charting in and working with an Electronic Health Record, or relevant education, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) trainings 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 successful 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
