School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, days. You may be eligible for up to a $3000 sign-on bonus. You will work primarily at Madison Metropolitan School District High Schools with a possibility of a mix of telehealth, community based, and in clinic care at 122 E Olin Ave in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Behavioral Health providers at UW Health promote well-being, healing and recovery.

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to:

• Work primarily at Madison Metropolitan School High Schools - School Based Health Center.
• Provide developmentally appropriate evidence based mental health and/or substance abuse disorder treatment to adolescents and their families.
• Perform assessments, treatment planning, ongoing therapy, case collaboration/management, and complete related documentation.
• Work with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team.

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 UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum - Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or other Behavioral Health related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum - One (1) year of combined experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders

Preferred - Two (2) years of combined experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.

Certifications:

Minimum -

• Unrestricted Mental Health license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), or license eligible in the State of Wisconsin
• Unrestricted certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), or the substance use disorder specialty granted with the LCSW, LPC, or LMFT, with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), or license eligible in the State of Wisconsin (One or more years' experience working with substance abuse disorders may be considered in lieu of substance abuse certification)
• CPR/BLS
• If in Behavioral Health Youth and Family (BHYF):
  
  
  
  • Must be 21 years of age to drive a patient and/or the patient's family in the employee's personal vehicle or a UW Health owned fleet vehicle.
  • Ability to be insured by UW Health's Risk Management insurer, which requires:
    
    
    
    • A valid driver's license and
    • Successfully passing a driver's background check
    
    
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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 80 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.

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