Mental Health Provider, Access Specialist (LPC/LMAFT)

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:CounselorJob Summary:Under the supervision of a Mental Health Leadership Team Member, the Mental Health Provider, Access, will provide mental health servicesin an integrated health care agency serving UW-Madison students across identities and programs. To this end, the Mental Health Providerperforms the following:DIRECT SERVICE (50-60%):1. Primary responsibility is to provide access appointments over the phone and in person for students seeking services. This includes riskassessment, service evaluation, and collaborative decision making. At times, brief interventions may also be used;2. Other responsibilities may include:Facilitate the referral of students from UHS to mental health care and resources in the community, as clinically indicated;Provide care management for students including for those involved in other UHS services: psychiatry, behavioral health, and counseling;Consult with UHS staff regarding resources and community referrals;Assist students in understanding their insurance benefits or connecting them to insurance resources;Assist students in obtaining access to resources including food, housing, and financial supports;Provide follow up, support, and advocacy as needed to students who have been referred to the community; andProvide other services such as individual, couples, and/or group therapy; on-call; or other clinical services to meet agency need.ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (40-50%):1. Maintains accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations2. Serve as needed on multidisciplinary teams within UHS and on the campus.3. Involved in the development and implementation of programs and services related to access/triage and care management for students.4. Collaborates with providers and staff in UHS units and with campus partners;5. Follows agency policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices, HIPAA, and FERPA;6. Attends staff, and workgroup meetings;7. Attends Mental Health sponsored professional development activities;8. Other duties as assignedThis vacancy is being announced simultaneously as Psychologist, Counselor and Social Worker; please apply under the appropriatecredential for consideration. Only one vacancy exists; having three job postings allows the University Health Services to consider candidateswith all three credentials for this position.There are licensure requirements for this role. Licensure, independent or in-training, will be confirmed to advance to the interview stage. TheWisconsin Board recognizes reciprocity for providers licensed or credentialed in another state. Each applicant is reviewed on an individualbasis and generally accept candidates from states with substantially equivalent licensing standards. States with licensures not reciprocal canbe found at https://dsps.wi.gov/Credentialing/General/NotReciprocal.pdf. A license/state not being listed does not equate to an application forreciprocity or endorsement being granted. Other state/territory licenses must remain active until the Wisconsin credentialing process iscomplete.Key Job Responsibilities:Serves on multidisciplinary campus committeesProvides counseling and/or information and referral services to faculty and staffPrepares presentations and outreach activities and facilitates student adjustment and success programs to promote a healthy campusProvides individual and group counseling to students struggling with developmental and/or personal mental health issues and refers students to appropriate community resourcesFacilitates psycho-educational and process-oriented groupsDepartment:University Health Services, Mental Health ServicesAt UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high-qualitymedical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW-Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading andthriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us at uhs.wisc.eduUHS Mental Health Services provides flexible, short-term mental health care in supportive and responsive ways to meet students’ individualneeds. UHS offers counseling as well as psychiatry, survivor support, and assessments for specialized concerns. Through a blend of clinicalservices and proactive outreach programs, we aim to meet students where they are emotionally and where students live, learn, and gather.Compensation:The starting salary is $62,000, and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.An employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance andsavings accounts; retirement benefits. Information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/UW is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness(TEPSLF) programs.Required Qualifications:1 or more years in a mental health settingLPC or LMAFT - State Licensure required. Must be independently licensed in the State of Wisconsin. Or if LPC-IT/LMAFT-IT, must complete hours requirements for licensure within 1 year of hire. Must complete all licensure requirements for independent practice within 15 months of hire, with verification of submission of all licensure materials to DSPS. If you are an LPCIT/LMAF-IT, you must have completed 1000 qualifying hours.Preferred Qualifications:2+ years in a mental health settingDemonstrated ability to provide brief assessment, care management, risk assessment/safety planning, and advocacy for clientsExperience identifying resources within in-network and out-of-network insurance plans;Demonstrated skill in working well under time pressure to prioritize and manage multiple tasksEx