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Behavioral Health Consultant - Central

Children's Wisconsin · Brookfield, WI · Full time

Posted Mar 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked closely with a physician who saw a mental health issue differently than you did.

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate with medical providers and influence care plans respectfully.

Tell me about a time you had to manage a full schedule plus several same-day warm handoffs.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay flexible and calm with interruptions, which are the norm in integrated care.

What would you do

A pediatrician knocks on your door and asks you to see a 14-year-old who just scored high on a depression screen. What do you do in the next 20 minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they can do a focused risk assessment and a practical plan in a short primary care visit.

A family needs ongoing therapy but the waitlists in the area are months long. How do you support them in the meantime?

What they are checking: Whether they can bridge gaps in access while working to connect the family to longer-term care.

Parents sometimes feel judged when a doctor brings in a behavioral health consultant. How do you introduce yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they can normalize behavioral health and lower stigma in the first minute of contact.

How do you approach confidentiality with a teenager when the parent wants to know everything that was said?

What they are checking: Whether they understand adolescent confidentiality limits and can explain them to both teen and parent.

About the work

In a Team Based Care Model, you work inside a pediatric primary care clinic. How is that different from traditional outpatient therapy?

What they are checking: Whether they understand brief, integrated consults and warm handoffs rather than a weekly 50-minute therapy model.

How do you assess suicide risk in an adolescent, and what does safety planning look like with the family?

What they are checking: Whether they use a structured approach and involve caregivers in means restriction and follow-up.

What brief, evidence-based interventions do you use for common concerns like anxiety, ADHD behaviors or sleep problems?

What they are checking: Whether they have a toolbox of short interventions that fit a primary care setting.

How do you document a brief behavioral health visit so the medical team can use it?

What they are checking: Whether they write concise, actionable notes that fit a shared medical record.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places: • Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine) • Board-certified pediatricians (l earn what it means to be 'board-certified' ) • Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin • Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children • Doctors who are very active in their local communities • Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Provides behavioral health services to patients and families who have acute chronic mental and behavioral health needs within their respective care setting. Using a Team Based Care Model, works as a core member of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team, which may include medical providers, social work, nurses, psychiatrists, and community partners among others. Typical activities may revolve around chronic health condition management, anticipatory guidance, early intervention for trauma and mental health concerns, and routine behavioral health screening. Provides mental health risk assessment and treatment, evidence-based therapy, safety planning, and medical provider and team consultation. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, OR Psychologist license issued by the state of Wisconsin Education Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling or related field from an accredited program, plus 3000 hours post Master’s experience, or PhD or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program. Experience Requires 2 years post-licensure experience OR licensed providers with 2 years of supervised experience working with children and families while obtaining 3,000 hours may be considered in lieu of 2 years-post licensure requirement. Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision. Understands the pediatric developmental stages and the impact of trauma on development. Flexible to ambiguity and unpredictability of patient presentations/needs. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span Demonstrated ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide the care needed. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Provides services in a setting where there is potential for exposure to blood and other high risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable disease and hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste. Travel and coverage between Children’s Wisconsin clinics and/or locations may be required Preferred Job Requirements Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Certification and/or experience in one or more evidence-based/informed therapeutic practices preferred. Education Experience Two years of experience in a pediatric mental health or medical setting, including integrated health or crisis response is strongly preferred. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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