Behavioral Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Cumberland, United States NorthLakes Community Clinic Full time

***$10,000.00 Bonus***


It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.




The purpose of a behavioral health provider is to assess, diagnose and treat patients using individual, family, couples and/or group counseling and informed, appropriate referrals in order to assist the patient in achieving mutually agreed upon goals, leading to a more satisfying, emotionally and socially healthy life. Successful treatment will empower the patient to go forward better equipped to face the many challenges of life.



Behavioral Health Therapists counsel individuals, families, couples or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations to develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans in clinic settings by performing the following duties.



  • Interviews patients to obtain information concerning medical history or other pertinent information.
  • Observes patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
  • If employee is trained and certified, selects and administers various tests such as psychological tests, personality inventories, and intelligence quotient tests, to identify behavioral or personality traits and intelligence levels, and records results.
  • If employee is trained and certified, reviews results of tests to evaluate client needs.
  • Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patients in controlling disorders and other problems.
  • Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions.
  • Discusses progress toward therapeutic goals with patients.
  • Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
  • Conducts therapy sessions.
  • Plans and administers therapeutic treatment by telephonic/ telehealth methodologies as indicated by patient needs and state guidelines.
  • Refers patients to additional services to supplement treatment and counseling.
  • Documents the visit in the EMR in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Participates in behavioral health quality improvement programs.
  • Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing treatment to patients.



Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelors Degree plus a Master Degree in counseling required.


Required Credentials, Certification, Licensure

LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or In-Training licenses (LPC-IT, LMFT-IT, and APSW) required in Wisconsin.

Specific training/certifications may be required for certain types of therapy/assessment. Employees will not work outside of their scope of education and training.


Preferred Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Health Record Systems Database software and Word Processing software.


Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 24 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical and dental insurance

• Employer paid group term life and disability

• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 6 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank

• 403(b) with a 4% employer match


Various voluntary benefits:

• Vision Insurance

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health and Wellness reimbursement program

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program


Our Mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of our communities with an integrated array of quality services and actively remove barriers to wellness.


NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.



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