Behavioral Health Clinician I

About the role

The Behavioral Health Clinician I – School Based delivers comprehensive therapeutic services in a clinic and school-based environment. This role provides assessment, diagnosis, counseling, psychotherapeutic intervention, substance use treatment, rehabilitation services, and care coordination for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and provide diagnostic evaluations
• Provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy services
• Develop and monitor person-centered treatment plans utilizing SMART goals
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-informed care approaches, Behavioral and stress management interventions
• Provide psychoeducation and disease self-management counseling
• Assess and address substance use concerns and harm reduction strategies
• Coordinate care with schools, providers, families, and community agencies
• Provide crisis intervention and support during acute behavioral health episodes
• Assist patients with access to housing, food security, transportation, benefits, and other social support services
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within EPIC EHR
• Participate in weekly clinical meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in: Social Work; Counseling; Psychology; or Marriage & Family Therapy
• Wisconsin licensure required: APSW; LPC-IT; or LMFT-IT
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred
• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, psychotropic medications, and behavioral interventions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills