Mental Health - $69K-97K per year

UW Health is seeking a Mental Health for a job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Mental Health
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule: 
This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position, scheduled Monday through Friday, and every 3rd Sunday. 4/8/10 hour shifts between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at 5618 Odana Rd, as well as 600 Highland Ave, in Madison, WI.

Pay:

This position may be eligible for a $3000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

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We are seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to split their time between collaborative care and inpatient psychiatry. Responsibilities are as follows:

Primary/Collaborative care

• Collaborate with other medical professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Work as a team with the primary care staff and team psychiatrist helping deliver brief interventions for adult patients, in Primary Care. 
• Provide short, but intense follow-up.
• Use outcome-based models to track patient improvement.

Inpatient Psychiatry

• Evaluate patients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses.
• Collaborate with the patient and multi-disciplinary team on individualized treatment plans with specific goals and outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, nurses, and psychologists in group therapy program development.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy, utilizing multiple modalities and methods consistent with evidence-based practice with a focus on crisis stabilization.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Required
• 5 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support/CPR within 6 months Required and
• Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire Preferred or
• Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Job Description 

UW Medical Foundation Benefits

UW Health Job ID #51856. Posted job title: Behavioral Health Therapist - Primary Care and Psychiatry

About UW Health

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Sign-On bonus