Mental Health Provider, Access Specialist (LCSW)

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Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Social Worker II

Job Summary:

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. To this end, the Mental Health Provider performs the following:

DIRECT SERVICE (50-60%):
1. Primary responsibility is to provide access appointments over the phone and in person for students seeking services. This includes risk
assessment, service evaluation, and collaborative decision making. At times, brief interventions may also be used;
2. Other responsibilities may include:

• 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 for those involved in other UHS services: psychiatry, behavioral health, and counseling;
• 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; and
• Provide other services such as individual, couples, and/or group therapy; on-call; or other clinical services to meet agency need.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (40-50%):
1. Maintains accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations
2. Serve as needed on multidisciplinary teams within UHS and on the campus.
3. Involved in the development and implementation of programs and services related to access/triage and care management for students.
4. Collaborates with providers and staff in UHS units and with campus partners;
5. Follows agency policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices, HIPAA, and
FERPA;
6. Attends staff, and workgroup meetings;
7. Attends Mental Health sponsored professional development activities;
8. Other duties as assigned

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously as Psychologist, Counselor and Social Worker; please apply under the appropriate credential for consideration. Only one vacancy exists; having three job postings allows the University Health Services to consider candidates with all three credentials for this position.

There are licensure requirements for this role. Licensure, independent or in-training, will be confirmed to advance to the interview stage. The Wisconsin Board recognizes reciprocity for providers licensed or credentialed in another state. Each applicant is reviewed on an individual basis and generally accept candidates from states with substantially equivalent licensing standards. States with licensures not reciprocal can be found at A license/state not being listed does not equate to an application for reciprocity or endorsement being granted. Other state/territory licenses must remain active until the Wisconsin credentialing process is complete.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students

• Recommends appropriate individual and family treatment plans according to departmental guidelines and standards

• Updates case records in accordance with agency and departmental guidelines and policies

• Facilitates interventions according to treatment plans and organizational policies

• Facilitates individual and group counseling resources and programs

• Provides crisis intervention as needed

• Provides referrals to establish coordinated treatment with community and state agencies

• Evaluates and assesses difficulties in psychosocial functioning in clients

• Develops and implements specialized intervention plans to support the needs of clients

• Performs social, emotional, and environmental evaluations

• Provides psychotherapy services to clients under general supervision

• Participates in treatment programs alongside an interdisciplinary team to diagnose or enhance social functioning of clients

Department:

University Health Services, Mental Health Services

At UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW-Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading and thriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us at uhs.wisc.edu

UHS Mental Health Services provides flexible, short-term mental health care in supportive and responsive ways to meet students' individual needs. UHS offers counseling as well as psychiatry, survivor support, and assessments for specialized concerns. Through a blend of clinical services and proactive outreach programs, we aim to meet students where they are emotionally and where students live, learn, and gather.

Compensation:

The starting salary is $62,000, and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

An employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance and
savings accounts; retirement benefits. Information can be found at

UW is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(TEPSLF) programs.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 or more years in a mental health setting
• LCSW - State Licensure required. Must be independently licensed in the State of Wisconsin. Or if APSW, must complete hours requirements for licensure within 1 year of hire. Must complete all licensure requirements for independent practice within 15 months of hire, with verification of submission of all licensure materials to DSPS. If you are an APSW, you must have completed 1000 qualifying hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Education:

Master's degree in social work or other related mental health field.

How to Apply:

Please click the appropriate option in the Apply Now box to start the application process. You will be required to log in or create an account to continue.

Please upload a cover letter and resume to apply. There is only one attachment field; you must upload all of your documents in that one attachment field.

Include your licensure status in your application materials. Only candidates with confirmed licensure status will be eligible to advance to the interview stage. If you hold a training license, clearly state the number of completed qualifying hours.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three (3) professional references with titles, emails, phone numbers, including at least one
supervisory reference.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the Unites States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass
an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Contact Information:

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).


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