Behavioral Health Therapist - Inpatient, Substance Use
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to work with patients with substance use and other behavioral health needs in a dynamic inpatient setting. The position is 90% FTE, working four days per week (36 hours) between Monday and Friday, with days and hours flexible within the 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule. The work location is 600 Highland Ave, Madison, Wisconsin. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments to diagnose and evaluate substance use disorder and other mental health-related issues, recommends post-discharge treatment options, provides brief interventions, and arranges and coordinates referrals to appropriate community services.
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 an inpatient setting.
- Assess patients to diagnose and evaluate substance use disorder and other mental health-related issues.
- Recommend treatment options for patients after discharge.
- Provide brief interventions.
- 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.
- Flexible schedule 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.
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus.
- Potential sign-on bonus of up to $2,700.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
