Mental Health Provider, Access Specialist (Phd/PsyD)

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Mental Health Leadership Team Member, the Mental Health Provider, Access, will provide mental health services in an integrated health care agency serving UW-Madison students across identities and programs. This role involves direct service, including providing access appointments, risk assessment, service evaluation, brief interventions, and facilitating referrals. It also includes care management, consultation, assisting students with insurance and resources, and potentially individual, couples, or group therapy. Administrative duties include maintaining documentation, serving on multidisciplinary teams, developing programs, collaborating with partners, and adhering to agency policies and ethical guidelines. This position is announced simultaneously for Psychologist, Counselor, and Social Worker credentials, allowing consideration for candidates with all three. Licensure is a requirement for this role.

Requirements

• 1 or more years in a mental health setting
• PSY - Psychologist Licensure: Must be independently licensed OR must complete hours requirements for licensure within 1 year of hire in the State of Wisconsin.
• Must complete all licensure requirements for independent practice in the State of Wisconsin within 15 months of hire, with verification of submission of all licensure materials to DSPS.
• Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology.
• Eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.
• Pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years in a mental health setting
• Demonstrated ability to provide brief assessment, care management, risk assessment/safety planning, and advocacy for clients.
• Experience identifying resources within in-network and out-of-network insurance plans.
• Demonstrated skill in working well under time pressure to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience as a collaborator on a multidisciplinary team.
• Administrative and technological skills required to effectively document in an Electronic Health Record.
• May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students.

Responsibilities

• Provide access appointments over the phone and in person for students seeking services, including risk assessment, service evaluation, and collaborative decision making.
• Facilitate the referral of students from UHS to mental health care and resources in the community, as clinically indicated.
• Provide care management for students, including those involved in other UHS services.
• Consult with UHS staff regarding resources and community referrals.
• Assist students in understanding their insurance benefits or connecting them to insurance resources.
• Assist students in obtaining access to resources including food, housing, and financial supports.
• Provide follow up, support, and advocacy as needed to students who have been referred to the community.
• Provide other services such as individual, couples, and/or group therapy; on-call; or other clinical services to meet agency need.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations.
• Serve as needed on multidisciplinary teams within UHS and on the campus.
• Involved in the development and implementation of programs and services related to access/triage and care management for students.
• Collaborates with providers and staff in UHS units and with campus partners.
• Follows agency policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices, HIPAA, and FERPA.
• Attends staff, and workgroup meetings.
• Attends Mental Health sponsored professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs patient psycho-diagnostic, psychological assessments and evaluations.
• Develops, implements, and monitors individual and group psychological treatment programs with clinical staff and physicians.
• Identifies patient psychological disorders and emotional patterns to understand and predict behavior.
• Completes clinical treatment reports in accordance with department and agency guidelines.
• Assesses safety risks and develops safety plans for at-risk individuals.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Competitive insurance and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree