Behavioral Health Therapist - Sexual Health

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to evaluate patients with a wide range of sexual health concerns and diagnoses and collaborate with patients on individualized treatment plans with specific goals and outcomes. The therapist coordinates care with primary care and specialty providers, including OB-GYN, urology, and pelvic floor physical therapy, through written and verbal communication. The role provides sex therapy using multiple evidence-based modalities and methods, including focused treatment protocols when appropriate, and uses progress-monitoring and outcome-measurement tools to evaluate treatment benefits and adjust care plans as needed.

This is a hybrid position based at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, Wisconsin, with a minimum of three in-person workdays per week. The schedule is 100% FTE, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Clinical supervision and financial assistance toward AASECT certification will be provided.

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.
• Upon hire, hold one of the following licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Obtain Certified Sex Therapist certification through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) within 24 months.
• Obtain 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients presenting with a wide range of sexual health concerns and diagnoses.
• Collaborate with patients on individualized treatment plans with specific goals and outcomes.
• Coordinate patient care and collaborate with primary care and specialty providers, including OB-GYN, urology, and pelvic floor physical therapy, through written and verbal communication.
• Provide sex therapy using multiple evidence-based modalities and methods, including focused treatment protocols when appropriate.
• Use progress-monitoring and outcome-measurement tools to assess the benefits of sex therapy and adjust treatment plans when necessary.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts to support flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility, including help paying for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring applicants to open, posted positions.
• Potential $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Additional compensation may be provided toward AASECT certification.
• Clinical supervision and financial assistance toward AASECT certification.

What This Job Offers

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