Behavioral Health Therapist - Substance Use

100% FTE, hybrid position with an average of three days in person and two days working remotely from home. Monday through Friday, primarily day shifts with at least one evening shift.

About the role

Behavioral Health Providers at UW Health promote well-being, healing, and recovery. As a Behavioral Health Therapist specializing in Substance Use, you will:

• Provide substance use and mental health evidence-based treatments to adults and adolescents, with the ability to make dual diagnoses.
• Perform assessments, treatment planning, ongoing individual and group therapy, care coordination, and complete related documentation.
• Work with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other professionals.
• Provide a mix of telehealth (work from home) and in-clinic care.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field.
• 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults (5 years preferred).
• One of the following licenses upon hire:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Basic Life Support/CPR within 6 months of hire.
• Substance Abuse Counselor or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor certification preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Flexible schedules and shifts for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits for career advancement coursework.
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring candidates to open positions.
• Eligibility for a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).