Behavioral Health Consultant (Integrated Care Therapist)

We are growing! Emplify Health (by Gundersen) is seeking a licensed masters level therapist or psychologist to join our exceptional and supportive Integrated Care Team as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) in one of our regional Primary Care Clinics (Prairie du Chien WI or Sparta WI), or Specialty Care Clinics (OBGYN La Crosse or Onalaska). Gundersen’s BHCs collaborate with the medical care team to recognize and treat the behavioral health and biopsychosocial wellbeing of Gundersen patients. BHCs assess and diagnose mental health concerns; provide evidence-based interventions; consult with medical staff to develop integrated treatment; and team with patients to build a model of care that meets their needs. BHCs develop lasting relationships with patients, mirroring the type of care they receive in their medical home. Our Integrated Care mission statement is: “The right care, in the right place, at the right time.” Successful BHC candidates will be experienced in evidence-based mental health interventions, thrive in a dynamic daily environment, and enjoy collaborating with patients, medical staff, and Integrated Care team members. Highlights Highly supportive team of therapists and psychologists with regular opportunities for formal and informal case consultation Mentoring program during first year as BHC Development and implementation of clinic-specific Integrated Care protocols Competitive salary, generous benefits including Continuing Medical Education time and dollars, retirement plan, and more Opportunities to engage in system- and community-wide mental health education and outreach 32-40 hours per week (.8-1.0 FTE) Qualifications Licensed Psychologist or Master’s degree and licensure (LCSW, LICSW, MSW, LPC) Flexible, self-motivated, team-oriented, energetic, and excellent interpersonal communication skills Completion of accredited program to be eligible to obtain licensing to practice in our multistate region with no restrictions or limitations. Preferred but not required: Experience working in an Integrated Primary Care or medical setting. Gundersen Behavioral Health Must have completed an accredited program and be eligible to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Advanced practice clinicians work under the direct supervision of a physician. Clinician staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all clinicians. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you’ll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We’ve made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth. Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member. Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at #J-18808-Ljbffr Gundersen Health System