Crisis Therapist / Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic - Casual- 2nd shift
Milwaukee, WI 
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Job Description

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(according to Parents magazine)

  • Board-certified pediatricians (l)

  • spread throughout southeast Wisconsin

  • Commitment toand 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

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. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin:

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.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Psychologist license issued by the state of Wisconsin

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, or PhD or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program.

Experience

Requires 2 years post-licensure experience

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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children's values and support our mission and vision.

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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Provides services in a setting where there is potential for exposure to blood and other high risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable disease and hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste.

Travel and coverage between Children's Wisconsin clinics and/or locations may be required

Preferred Job Requirements

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Certification and/or experience in one or more evidence-based/informed therapeutic practices preferred.

Education

Experience

Two years of experience in a pediatric mental health or medical setting, including integrated health or crisis response is strongly preferred.

  • Our Crisis Therapists serve in a multidisciplinary team to care for children and families with urgent mental health needs.

    NO treatment plans or discharge planning

    NO productivity demands

    In a nut shell, you come into the clinic, see families, document, and you are done!

    The worked hours could be between 2:30pm-11 pm (but can be flexible with 4 or 8 hour shifts). Experience with crisis is ideal.This position is a casual role, but we also have full time and part time available as well. This position includes a weekend rotation (2 per month).

    Position Requirements-

    * 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, or PhD or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program.

    * Must have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Psychologist from the State of Wisconsin and satisfy continuing education requirements.

    * Education and training in psychodiagnostic and therapeutic techniques in developmental psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, behavior modification and psychopathology.

    * At least two (2) years behavioral health treatment experience with children and adolescents is required.

    * At least two (2) years post-licensure is required.

    * 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; and experience in a pediatric primary care, or other pediatric medical setting is strongly preferred.

    * Understands the medical population-developmental stages and chronic health conditions. Has clinical knowledge of primary care or specialty care pediatrics.

    * Experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma history preferred.

    * Requires a comprehensive understanding of all psychological procedures normally acquired during two years of experience in evaluating and treating children, adolescents and families.

    * Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    * Experience working with Electronic Health Record preferred.

    This clinic is open from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. sevendays a week (closed on major holidays).

    The expected work hours are from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

    This position is a casual role, butfull time and part time positions are also available.

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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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