Behavioral Health Consultant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Fully licensed therapist required.
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling or related field from an accredited program, plus 3000 hours post Master's experience, or PhD or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program.
• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Psychologist from the State of Wisconsin and satisfy continuing education requirements.
• Education and training in psychodiagnostic and therapeutic techniques in developmental psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, behavior modification and psychopathology.
• At least two (2) years behavioral health treatment experience with children and adolescents is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least two (2) years post-licensure is preferred.
• Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families; and experience in a pediatric primary care, or other pediatric medical setting is strongly preferred.
• Understand the medical population-developmental stages and chronic health conditions.
• Has clinical knowledge of primary care or specialty care pediatrics.
• Experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma history preferred.
• Requires a comprehensive understanding of all psychological procedures normally acquired during two years of experience in evaluating and treating children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a multidisciplinary team to care for children and families with urgent mental health needs.
• See families.
• Document patient encounters.