Behavioral Health Specialist (Full-time)
Listed compensation
$22.90/hr
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Job Description
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.
Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist for the Inpatient Behavioral Health and EmPATH department. This is your opportunity to provide physical and psychological care to patients under supervision while upholding the Trauma Informed Care philosophy Emplify Health values! If this sounds interesting to you apply today!
- What you will work:.9 FTE = 72 hours every 2 weeks
- 12 hours shifts (7:30am - 8:00pm)
- Every 3rd weekend rotation and 2 holiday's a year
What You Will Do
- Assists with the implementation of daily program activities for behavioral health patients
- Provide support for the patients' emotional and social needs
- This position also monitors and identifies anything needed to promote safe patient care
What You Will Get
- Starting pay of $22.90/hour + more for experience!
- Department with a strong teamwork model
- Generous compensation and benefit package
- Growth opportunities and access to Career Development Center to help you navigate your career
What You Will Need
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology or Sociology or a related human service field
- 1 year experience working in human services field or health care setting
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
About Emplify Health by Gundersen
Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist assists with the implementation of daily program activities and provides emotional and social support to patients. They are also responsible for monitoring the environment to ensure safe patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related human service field. Additionally, at least one year of experience in a human services or healthcare setting and current Basic Life Support certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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