Behavioral Health Therapist - Substance Use

Behavioral Health Therapist, Substance Use

Location: Madison, WI

Job Description:

• 100% FTE, primarily day shifts, Monday through Friday, with at least one evening working until 7pm. This is a hybrid position.
• Provide alcohol, drug, 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, case management, and complete related documentation.
• Work with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other professionals.
• Provide a hybrid of telehealth (work from home) and in-clinic care.

Benefits:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or other Behavioral Health related field required.
• 1 year combined experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders required.
• 2 years combined experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders preferred.
• 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 required.
• 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 required.
• CPR/BLS required.

Commitment to Diversity:

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.

Community Overview:

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 90 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.