Behavioral Health Therapist - Inpatient, Substance Use

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist for its inpatient substance use setting at 600 Highland Ave in Madison, Wisconsin. This 90% FTE position is scheduled for four days per week (36 hours), Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; specific days and hours are flexible. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary inpatient team, assessing and diagnosing substance use disorders and other mental health concerns, recommending post-discharge treatment, and providing brief interventions and coordinating community referrals. The position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,700. Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another behavioral health-related field.
• At least 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults.
• One of the following licenses upon hire: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification 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 certification upon hire.
• Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic inpatient setting.
• Perform assessments to diagnose and evaluate substance use disorder and other mental health-related issues.
• Recommend treatment options following discharge.
• Provide brief interventions and arrange and coordinate appropriate referrals to community services.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Two-week paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Full-time benefits for positions of 60% FTE and higher.
• Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
• Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Referral bonus for referring people to open, posted positions.
• Potential sign-on bonus of up to $2,700.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time