Behavioral Health Consultant - Central

Overview

Behavioral Health Consultant - Central at Children\u2019s Wisconsin. Provides behavioral health services within the care setting as part of a Team Based Care Model, working as a core member of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team that may include medical providers, social work, nurses, psychiatrists, and community partners.

Typical activities may revolve around chronic health condition management, anticipatory guidance, early intervention for trauma and mental health concerns, and routine behavioral health screening. Provides mental health risk assessment and treatment, evidence-based therapy, safety planning, and medical provider and team consultation.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to patients and families who have acute or chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their care setting.
• Operate as a core member of a multidisciplinary integrated care team to support patient care and outcomes.
• Engage in chronic condition management, anticipatory guidance, early intervention for trauma and mental health concerns, and routine behavioral health screening.
• Provide mental health risk assessment and treatment, conduct safety planning, and consult with medical providers and the team.

Licensure / Registration / Certification

Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Psychologist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education

Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling or related field from an accredited program, plus 3000 hours post Master\u2019s experience, or PhD or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program.

Experience

• Requires 2 years post-licensure experience.
• Or licensed providers with 2 years of supervised experience working with children and families while obtaining 3,000 hours may be considered in lieu of 2 years post-licensure.
• Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children\u2019s values and support our mission and vision.
• Understands pediatric developmental stages and the impact of trauma on development.
• Flexible to ambiguity and unpredictability of patient presentations/needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span.
• Demonstrated ability to assess data reflective of the patient\u2019s status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide the care needed.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Provides services in a setting with potential exposure to blood and other high-risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable disease and hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste. Travel between Children\u2019s Wisconsin clinics and/or locations may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Certification and/or experience in one or more evidence-based/informed therapeutic practices preferred.
• Experience: Two years of experience in a pediatric mental health or medical setting, including integrated health or crisis response is strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Children\u2019s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.