Behavioral Health Consultant - Therapist - Good Hope Pediatrics

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places: Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine) Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified') Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children Doctors who are very active in their local communities Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Job Summary

Provides behavioral health services to patients and families who have acute chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their respective care setting. Using a Team Based Care Model, works as a core member of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team, which may include medical providers, social work, nurses, psychiatrists, and community partners among others. 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.

Essential Functions

• Provides care appropriate to the age and presenting concerns of the patients served.
• Meets a large variety of unique needs presenting in the clinical setting by conducting mental and behavioral health screenings, risk assessments, and evaluations to determine need for further diagnostic assessment, behavioral health services, and safety planning.
• Provides evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions and goal-directed therapy to patients and families, and consultation to providers in the clinical setting.
• Provides consultative and educational support to the care team and the multi-disciplinary partners regarding interventions, diagnoses, and treatment; participates in the creation of an integrated, individualized plan of care; increases the care team’s knowledge of the BHC’s role and services and community-based behavioral health services and programs.
• Arranges for higher levels of care when indicated; makes referrals for individual, group and family therapy when longer-term care is required. May provide group therapy and/or caregiver support groups as requested by team or leader.
• Tracks program data; maintains up to date documentation in the electronic medical record; meets department benchmarks for productivity; complies with all billing and coding practices.
• Provides culturally responsive care to a diverse population and evolves the practice to meet the changing needs of patients, families, the community, and the care setting. May develop or update educational materials that are culturally and developmentally appropriate.
• Coordinates with schools and community partners for continuity of care.
• May lead projects or project components or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Acts as a resource for learners and colleagues with less experience. May onboard and train new BHCs and learners.

Education

• 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 required or
• Terminal Degree (PhD, MD, etc.) or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program. required

Experience

• 2+ years post-licensure experience required 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 requirement.
• Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds required
• 2+ years experience in a pediatric mental health or medical setting, including integrated health or crisis response preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands the 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's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide the care needed.
• Certification and/or experience in one or more evidence-based/informed therapeutic practices preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• + one of the following:
• N/A
• License Psychologist (57) - State of Wisconsin
• License Social Worker Clinical (123) - State of Wisconsin
• License MFT-Marriage Family Therapy (124) - State of Wisconsin
• License LPC-Professional Counselor (125) - State of Wisconsin

Required for All Jobs: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. 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.

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