Mental Health Clinician – Emergency Department

Work Schedule :

80% FTE, days and evenings, The provider would work mainly 5:30 pm - 12:00 am shifts, with potential day time shift on the weekends. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician – Emergency Department to:

• Provide diagnostic assessment and treatment to patients and their families presenting to the emergency department and on the inpatient units with mental health crisis/concerns.
• Work closely with the Emergency Department team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Work closely with the Psychiatry Consult-Liaison and on-call Psychiatry teams on safety and admission-related decisions.

Each person who enters the Emergency Department doors with a mental health crisis receives services meticulously tailored to their unique needs. Hear from a mental health clinician on what makes this role so rewarding.

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. Full time benefits for part time work.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education :

Minimum – Master’s degree in Social Work

Work Experience :

Minimum – One (1) year of experience providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of mental health and behavioral diagnoses for children, adolescents and adults.

Preferred – One (1) year of crisis management skills in hospital, clinic, or emergency department, crisis center counseling, Psychiatric Emergency Services or Crisis Stabilization Unit preferred.

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum –

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• CPR/BLS

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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