Behavioral Health Therapist – Substance Use

Aspirus Health

Behavioral Health Therapist providing substance use and mental health treatments at UW Health. Engaging in assessments, therapy, and working within an interdisciplinary team.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,073 - $96,703 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing evidence-based treatments for substance use and mental health issues, with a strong focus on dual diagnoses and care coordination. Proficient in conducting assessments, treatment planning, and delivering both individual and group therapy in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

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Evidence-Based TreatmentDual DiagnosisLicensed Clinical Social WorkerMaster's Degree in Social WorkCare Coordination

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Hard Skills

AssessmentTreatment PlanningIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyTelehealth Services

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional CounselorLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistBasic Life Support/CPRSubstance Abuse Counselor

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthMental HealthSubstance UseInterdisciplinary TeamCare Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide substance use, 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, care coordination, and complete related documentation
Work with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other professionals
Provide a mix of telehealth (work from home) and in clinic care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field Required
2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Required
5 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Preferred
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 and
Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire Preferred or
Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire Preferred

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