Behavioral Health Consultant - Therapist - Forest Home Pediatrics
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Job Description
- At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
- Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places:
- Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine)
- Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified')
- Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin
- Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children
- Doctors who are very active in their local communities
- Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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Job Description Provides behavioral health services to patients and families who have acute chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their respective care setting.
Using a Team Based Care Model, works as a core member of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team, which may include medical providers, social work, nurses, psychiatrists, and community partners among others.
Typical activities may revolve around chronic health condition management, anticipatory guidance, early intervention for trauma and mental health concerns, and routine behavioral health screening.
Provides mental health risk assessment and treatment, evidence-based therapy, safety planning, and medical provider and team consultation.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Psychologist license issued by the state of Wisconsin Education Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling or related field from an accredited program, plus 3000 hours post Master’s experience, or PhD or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program.
Experience Requires 2 years post-licensure experience OR licensed providers with 2 years of supervised experience working with children and families while obtaining 3,000 hours may be considered in lieu of 2 years-post licensure requirement.
Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.
Understands the pediatric developmental stages and the impact of trauma on development. Flexible to ambiguity and unpredictability of patient presentations/needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span Demonstrated ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide the care needed.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Provides services in a setting where there is potential for exposure to blood and other high risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable disease and hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste.
Travel and coverage between Children’s Wisconsin clinics and/or locations may be required Preferred Job
Requirements
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Certification and/or experience in one or more evidence-based/informed therapeutic practices preferred. Education Experience Two years of experience in a pediatric mental health or medical setting, including integrated health or crisis response is strongly preferred.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Key Responsibilities
Provides behavioral health services and evidence-based therapy to patients and families within a multi-disciplinary integrated care team. Conducts mental health risk assessments, safety planning, and routine screenings while managing chronic health conditions.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, along with 3,000 hours of post-master’s experience. Candidates must hold a valid Wisconsin clinical license in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, or Psychology.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 14% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Counselor median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)301 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Wisconsin | 240 active | 13,511 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 14% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment240 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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