Summary

To provide direct clinical services necessary for thecare and wellbeingofchildren and families experiencingdevelopmental andmentaland behavioralhealth issues.Toparticipateas a member of an academic multidisciplinary team servingchildren ages 1-26 and theircaregivers.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide clinical services within the Center for Child Development outpatient clinic including diagnostic evaluations and individual, family or group psychotherapy for children and families with a diverse range of developmental and mental and behavioral health issues.
Triage of emergent situations, phoneconsultations, and the ability to negotiate healthcare and social service systems.
Complete intake assessments and developappropriate serviceplans. Maintain patient records with complete,accurate, andtimelydocumentationin the electronic medical record (EPIC).
Interface with clinical faculty and staff to include psychologists, MD’s, residents, therapists, nurses,internsand support staff. Communicates and closely partners with eachchild's established care team including parents/caregivers, school personnel, health care providers, and other identified individuals/teams.Provide diagnostic consultation;maintainand participate in Quality Assurance activities.
Adhere todocumentation requirements for all services provided andparticipatein clinical supervision/consultation in compliance with allcounty, state and federal rules.
Providesafety planning and care coordination after positive suicide screensand serve asan on-site safety resource.
Address issues such as transition to adulthood, ABA and other therapyservicescoordination, serveas a liaison with school staffand other services, andassistwith financial, housing,transportationand other concerns.
Assistfamilieswithfurther understandingdiagnosesand implementing care plans byconnecting with community supports and troubleshooting issues they mayencounter.
Otherduties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge ofpsychologicalprinciples and skillsregardingdiagnosis and treatment.
Ability to provide individual, group and family psychotherapy.
Ability to function in an interdisciplinary team. Sociocultural sensitivity.
Ability to respond to clinical and administrative emergencies.
Education and/or experience in outpatient interventions in an outpatient mental health setting.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education:Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or other Mental Health-related field.

Minimum Required Experience:Minimum 3000 post-graduate supervised hours and experience in an outpatient setting

Preferred Experience:Preferred experience working with children and familieswithdiverseethnic,culturaland socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma.

Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

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Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

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