Psychotherapist

Part- and Full-time Opportunities Available

Looking for a change? Consider joining a Community Health Center.

Are you tired of working in a silo? Frustrated with barriers between your work as a therapist and your client’s other providers (psychiatrist, primary care provider, case manager, dentist, etc.)? Do you want more clinical and administrative support so you can focus on your work? Do you want to be part of a growing team focused on creating innovative care systems in our community? Great news, Bridge Clinic has what you are looking for.

Why your work is important:

Counselors and psychotherapists at Bridge Clinic work with individuals, families, and groups of individuals experiencing difficulties with life situations or with mental health concerns. Counselors and therapists provide diagnostic and therapeutic services in both clinic and integrated (school-based, primary care, etc.) settings. Your work at Bridge Clinic opens access to individuals covered by Medicaid and commercial insurance, and those who are underinsured or uninsured.

What you will find at Bridge Clinic.

A team of like-minded professionals engaged in behavioral health service expansion and redesign; focused on improving access to high quality specialty mental health services and comprehensive mental health integration in a whole health model of care. We are changing our care delivery system by integrating primary care, oral care, and behavioral health care while continuing to offer traditional specialty behavioral health services (Psychotherapy, Psychological Evaluation, Psychiatric Medication Management, and Care Coordination). Our counselors and therapists work closely with other providers from other behavioral health disciplines (psychologists, social workers, counselors, psychiatric prescribers, etc.) AND other medical disciplines (primary care and dental providers, health education, outreach, etc.) to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

An organization that prioritizes quality care and supports provider growth. You will receive on average over 2-3 hours a week of group, cross discipline, and individual collaboration and support time. Additionally, you are encouraged to develop your own specialties with support for individual learning and training time.

A robust support team that offers a high level of administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most, your patients.

Our commitment to you:

• PartTime and FullTime opportunities available.
• Access to HRSA National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
• 78 Paid Holidays.
• Up to 22 days of PTO.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Up to 12 hours of Individual and Group Collaboration each month.
• Care Coordination Support.
• Supportive Interdisciplinary Team Environment.
• 3% Retirement Contribution.
• $0 premium for individual health insurance for fulltime staff; 80/20 Clinic/Employee cost share for spouse, children, and family coverage.
• A reasonable insurance premium cost share for providers working 20 32 hours per
• Generous clinic contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA).

What is required of you?

• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Work Experience: Completion of Clinical Supervision Hours, Relevant specialty or scope of practice.
• Licensure: Corresponding Wisconsin License or ability to be licensed.
• Certification: BLS certification or ability to acquire in the first 90 days

Even better if you can bring

• Board Certified in Professional or Specialty Area of Practice.
• Graduation from an approved accredited University.
• Strong theoretical orientation with common factors approach to care.
• Experience or applicable interventions for integrated setting (dental anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, health behaviors/changes, etc.).

Ideal candidates have:

• Strong diagnostic and conceptualization skills.
• Ability to teach, train, supervise, and consult with other providers.
• Strong communication, networking, and outreach skills.
• Flexible and adaptive professional who can work independently and in a coordinated team.
• Program Design, evaluation, or quality improvement skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality compassionate ethical and culturally competent diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Serve an average of 5 clients per day, 25 clients per week (fulltime)
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and make independent diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
• Conduct individual, couple, family, and group sessions within the scope of practice, privileging, and limits of experience and training.
• Monitor client progress and complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (assessments, initial and updated treatment plans, progress notes, discharge plans, etc.) within 5 business days of the appointment.
• Work collaboratively with Bridge Clinic medical and dental staff, and community partners.
• Complete risk assessments and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Maintain and develop community referral resources.

About Bridge Clinic: Since 1995, Bridge Community Health Clinic has provided patient-focused primary medical care, preventive and restorative dental care, behavioral health care, and supportive services such as interpreting, health insurance enrollment, and transportation assistance. Bridge Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that primarily serves Marathon, Lincoln, and Langlade counties. Services are available to all patients, regardless of insurance status, through sliding fee discounts and patient assistance programs.

Bridge Clinic’s mission and vision:

Mission: Bridge Community Health Clinic fills community needs by removing barriers to care, integrating medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and connecting patients and partners to resources.

Vision: The care we provide and the connections we create improve the health of our patients and communities.

EEOC Statement. Bridge Community Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Bridge Community Health Clinic provides fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or genetic information.