Behavioral Health Therapist - Sexual Health
Listed compensation
$69k-$97k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm. This is a hybrid position.
When in person you will work at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI. You will work in person a minimum of 3 days per week.
Pay
- You may be eligible for a $3000 sign on bonus.
- Additional compensation may be provided toward AASECT certification
Be part of something remarkable
We Are Seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist To
- Evaluate patients presenting with a wide range of sexual health concerns and diagnoses.
- Collaborate with patients on individualized treatment plans with specific goals and outcomes.
- Coordinate patient care and collaborate with primary care and specialty providers (e. g., OB-GYN, urology, pelvic floor physical therapy) via written and verbal communication.
- Provide sex therapy, 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 sex therapy and change the treatment plan, if necessary.
Clinical supervision and financial assistance will be provided toward AASECT certification.
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.
- 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
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field Required
Work Experience
- 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Required
- 5 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Preferred
Licenses & 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
- Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) within 24 months Required and
- 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.
Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.
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UW Medical Foundation benefits
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will evaluate patients with sexual health concerns and collaborate on individualized treatment plans to achieve specific health outcomes. They will also coordinate care with specialty providers and utilize evidence-based sex therapy modalities to monitor patient progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist - Sexual Health at UW Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,896 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,896 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $69k–$97k | Mental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$81k)334 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Wisconsin | 158 active | 7,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on | Wisconsin Counselor listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment243 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,572 in the last 30 days | 1,558 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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