Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor
Ascension
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Description
- Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
- Administer individual and group therapy.
- Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
- Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
- Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- One or more of the following required:
- Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Supervisor credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services preferred.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Milwaukee behavioral health counselor role centers on direct patient care within a larger Catholic health system. You'll conduct assessments, lead individual and group therapy sessions, and coordinate treatment across the patient's clinical team—working with physicians, families, and community providers from intake through discharge. The position requires maintaining detailed clinical records and connecting patients to community resources and therapeutic activities.
To qualify, you'll need current licensure or certification from Wisconsin's Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work—as a Licensed Clinical Counselor, Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage & Family Therapist. You'll also need either a high school diploma plus two years of relevant experience, an associate degree, or four years of applicable job experience. BLS certification and supervisor credentials are preferred but not required. This is a full-time, in-office position at a nonprofit health system recognized for workplace culture and military-friendly employment practices.
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