Behavioral Health Consultant

Clinical PsychologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer or Director of Behavioral Health, the Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for patient care and a variety of administrative tasks.

The Behavioral Health Consultant, as part of the primary care treatment team, identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting.

In addition, the Behavioral Health Consultant will provide skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations.

Madison, Wisconsin, consistently ranks as a top place to live because of its exceptional blend of natural beauty, robust economy, and vibrant college-town energy. Nestled on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, it offers a strong sense of community, short commute times, and safe neighborhoods, all while maintaining the cultural and entertainment amenities of a much larger city.

Desired Candidate Would Have the Following Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology or Clinical Psychology OR Master’s Degree in Social Work (LCSW)
  • Current Wisconsin licensure as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior work experience as a Clinical Psychologist or Social Worker in a medical setting
  • Fluency in English and Spanish

Compensation and Benefits

Our total compensation package includes competitive wages, plus a full range of attractive benefits for regular full and part time staff working a minimum of 20 hours per week and includes:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan (100% vested with employer match)

Paid time off program – 208 hours given upfront for vacation, personal and sick time

Up to 9 paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Continuing education

Flexible spending plans

Transportation program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health savings account

Other

Access is an eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Access is a NHSC approved site for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program

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Improving health. Improving lives.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Proof that you are fully vaccinated is a condition of employment. Access Community Health Centers will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated because of a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs when doing so does not compromise the safety of others or impose an undue hardship on our organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Consultant identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within a primary care setting. They are also responsible for providing skill training through psychoeducation and developing behavioral change plans and protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree in Psychology or a Master's degree in Social Work and possess current Wisconsin licensure as a Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Prior experience in a medical setting and fluency in Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

TriageBehavioral Change PlanningSpanish Fluency

Clinical Psychology Career Context

Access Community Health Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 6 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Access Community Health Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long and short-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan (100% vested with employer match)
Paid time off program – 208 hours given upfront
Up to 9 paid holidays