Behavioral Health Therapist - Substance Use

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, Primarily day shifts, Monday thru Friday, with at least one evening, working until 7pm.

This is a hybrid position.

When in person, you will work at 1102 S Park St in Madison, WI.

Pay :


* This position may be eligible for a $3000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Be part of something remarkable

Behavioral Health Providers at UW Health promote well-being, healing, and recovery.

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist, Substance Use to:


* 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.

At UW Health, you will have :


* 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.

Qualifications



* Master's Degree In Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or other Behavioral Health related field Required

Work Experience



* 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

Licenses & Certifications



* 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 (One or more years' experience working with substance abuse disorders may be considered in lieu of substance abuse certification) Required


* CPR/BLS Required


* If in Behavioral Health Youth and Family (BHYF): Must be 21 years of age to drive a patient and/or the patient's family in the employee's personal vehicle or a UW Health owned fleet vehicle Required


* If in Behav...