Behavioral Health Liaison Or Associate

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Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

$4,000 sign on bonus!

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Shift 1

Behavioral Health Liaison Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Liaison (BHL) provides psychiatric assessment/evaluation and recommendations for the plan of care when patients in the medical setting present with behavioral health concerns. BHL develops and supports the treatment plan using psychosocial and therapeutic interventions, care coordination and other services as dictated by the plan of care to address patients presenting psychiatric disorder and/or psychosocial issue. Completes all written and electronic documentation following clinic protocol and state certification requirements. Participates in regularly scheduled collaboration and consults with psychiatrists and clinic supervisor. Supports other behavioral health program needs.

Behavioral Health Liaison Requirements:

• 3,000 hours of post graduate clinical supervision, care coordination for behavioral health patients

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, educational psychology, or allied health profession from an accredited college or university is required

• Masters degree in clinical mental or behavioral health discipline with clinic field placement/practicum preferred.

• Specific clinical training in psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation and assessment is required.

• Treatment for substance use disorders, training in one or more specific modality of treatment (CBT, DBT, ACT etc.) preferred.

• Current Wisconsin licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Other disciplines will be considered with DSPS pre-approval.

Social Worker Behavioral Health Associate Job Summary:

Responsible for providing social services and utilization review to the patient and family. Provides psychiatric evaluation of patient's presenting issues. Develops appropriate treatment planning to address patients presenting psychiatric disorder and/or psychosocial issue. Utilizes appropriate individual and group treatment approach(s). Monitors patients progress in treatment and adjust therapy accordingly. Completes all written and electronic documentation following clinic protocol and state certification requirements. Participates in regularly scheduled collaboration and consults with psychiatrists and clinic supervisor. Other duties as assigned.

Social Worker Behavioral Health Associate Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of Behavioral Health experience preferred.

• Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, educational psychology, or allied health profession from an accredited college or university is required.

• Current Wisconsin licensure as an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LPC-IT). Dual credentials as a Substance Counselor (CSAC, SAC or SAC-IT) in progress within 90-days of hire.

• Clinical supervision of hours for licensure progression provided on site.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off

• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities

• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin

• Referral bonuses

• Retirement plan - 403b

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics

• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.