Behavioral Health Therapist - Substance Use

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics AuthorityMadison, WI
Hybrid

About The Position

Work Schedule: 100% FTE. Monday through Friday, primarily day shifts with at least one evening shift. This is a hybrid position with an average of three days in person and two days working remotely from home. Pay: This position may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). Be part of something remarkable Behavioral Health Providers at UW Health promote well-being, healing, and recovery. We are seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist, Substance Use to: Provide substance use, and mental health evidence-based treatments to adults and adolescents, with the ability to make dual diagnoses. Perform assessments, treatment planning, ongoing individual and group therapy, care coordination, and complete related documentation. Work with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other professionals. Provide a mix of telehealth (work from home) and in clinic care.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field
  • 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire
  • Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire
  • Basic Life Support/CPR within 6 months

Nice To Haves

  • 5 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults
  • Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire
  • Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire

Responsibilities

  • Provide substance use, and mental health evidence-based treatments to adults and adolescents, with the ability to make dual diagnoses.
  • Perform assessments, treatment planning, ongoing individual and group therapy, care coordination, and complete related documentation.
  • Work with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other professionals.
  • Provide a mix of telehealth (work from home) and in clinic care.

Benefits

  • health and dental insurance
  • paid time off
  • retirement plans
  • two-week paid parental leave
  • adoption assistance
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility
  • referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
  • $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE)
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