Behavioral Health Therapist – Clinical Psychologist, Ambulatory Psychiatry, Child/Adolescent

Aspirus Health

Behavioral Health Therapist providing evidence-based treatment for patients at UW Health. Collaborating on individualized treatment plans and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary health team.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,073 - $153,454 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate patients presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns and diagnoses.
Collaborate with patients on individualized treatment plans with specific goals and outcomes.
Coordinate patient care with primary care, other specialty providers, and families via written and verbal communication.
Provide psychotherapy, utilizing multiple modalities and methods consistent with evidence-based practice, including specific and focused treatment protocols, when appropriate.
Utilize progress monitoring and outcome measurement tools to assess benefits of psychotherapy and change the treatment plan, if necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum – Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field
Minimum – 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults
Preferred – 5 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required or
Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Required or
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support/CPR within 6 months Required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

psychotherapyevidence-based treatmentprogress monitoringoutcome measurementindividualized treatment planstreatment protocols

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationpatient care coordination

Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Professional CounselorLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistBasic Life SupportCPR