Mental Health Therapist - Full-time

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

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**This position is located at our Milwaukee Main Campus Clinics Building.**

Position Summary

The Mental Health Therapist is critical to the success of the Children's Wisconsin's Mental and Behavioral Health strategy by increasing Access, reducing Stigma, engaging in Early Detection, Prevention and Education. Provides individual, group, and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient clinic setting, using evidence based/informed, trauma informed, and inclusive practices. Actively engages the child, their family, and caregivers in treatment and recovery planning. Provides consultation, education, and outreach to colleagues, trainees, and community. Participates in activities and initiatives related to the MBH strategy.

Position Requirements and Responsibilities

Complete new assessments to screen, assess, and diagnose eating disorders and comorbid mental health conditions.

Undertakes training in family-based treatment and participates in consultation as needed to implement treatment.

Learns about additional evidence-based treatments including CBT-E and CBT-AR

Provides short-term intervention in a multiciliary clinic and longer-term therapy.

Understands medical complications associated with disordered eating.

Awareness of medications commonly used in the eating disorder population.

Actively collaborates with providers from other disciplines to provide coordinated patient care

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field, plus 3000 hours post Master's experience or PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program.

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

Preferred experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma.

Demonstrated ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy using Evidence-Based Practices.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with caregivers, colleagues, medical staff, and community partners.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Experience working with Electronic Health Record preferred.

Will consider therapists in training who have relevant experience and are working on their 3,000 hours towards licensure.

We are seeking someone who is interested in working primarily with eating disorder patients. No previous experience in eating disorders is required.

This position is full-time, M-F, first shift hours.

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.

Certifications/Licenses:

+ one of the following: - N/A, License LPC-Professional Counselor (125) - State of Wisconsin, License MFT-Marriage Family Therapy (124) - State of Wisconsin, License Social Worker Advance Practice (121) - State of Wisconsin, License Social Worker Clinical (123) - State of Wisconsin