Behavioral Health Therapist – Primary Care (Pediatric/Young Adult)

UW Health • Madison, WI

1d • $109,610 - $153,454 • Onsite

About The Position

Working as an independent health care provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team. This position is part of the Collaborative Care workstream in Primary Care. We are seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to collaborate with other medical professionals in a fast-paced environment. Work as a team with the primary care staff and team psychiatrist helping deliver brief interventions for pediatric and young adult patients in Primary Care. Use outcome-based models to track patient improvement.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other medical professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Work as a team with the primary care staff and team psychiatrist helping deliver brief interventions for pediatric and young adult patients in Primary Care.
• Use outcome-based models to track patient improvement.

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
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level