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Middleton, Wisconsin

Behavioral Health Therapist/Clinical Psychologist - Child/Adolescent

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$97k

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Job Description

Work Schedule: 80% FTE, days. You will work at 2275 Deming Way, Middleton, WI. This is a hybrid position. You will work in person a minimum of three days per week.

Pay

  • The pay range listed reflects both titles and is based on a 1.0 FTE.
  • This position may be eligible for a $2,400 sign-on bonus.

Be Part of Something Remarkable

Working as an independent healthcare provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team.

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist or Clinical Psychologist to:

  • Evaluate patients presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns and diagnoses.
  • Collaborate with patients on individualized treatment plans with specific goals and outcomes.
  • Coordinate patient care with primary care, other specialty providers, and families via written and verbal communication.
  • Provide psychotherapy, utilizing multiple modalities and methods consistent with evidence-based practice, including specific and focused treatment protocols, when appropriate.
  • Utilize progress monitoring and outcome measurement tools to assess benefits of psychotherapy and change the treatment plan, if necessary.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
  • 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.

If Behavioral Health Therapist

Education

Minimum – Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field

Work Experience

Minimum – 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults

Preferred – 5 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults

Licenses and Certifications

  • 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

If Clinical Psychologist

Education

Minimum – Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field.

Work Experience

Minimum – One (1) year of postdoctoral supervised clinical experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum –

  • Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in Wisconsin
  • Basic Life Support/CPR within 6 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist will evaluate patients with mental health concerns and collaborate on individualized treatment plans. They will provide psychotherapy using evidence-based practices and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field or a Ph.D./Psy.D. in Psychology, along with relevant clinical licensure. At least two years of experience in evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, or adults is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentTreatment planningPatient care coordinationMultidisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionChild and adolescent therapy

Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Wisconsin258 active13,739 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Counselor pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Psychology (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 85 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Two-Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Employee Wellbeing Program

Living in Middleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$561k≈ 8.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,560/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.