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Behavioral Health Consultant - Therapist - Forest Home Pediatrics

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with a family from a culture different from your own. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they practice cultural humility and adjust care to the family's values.

Tell me about a time a provider referred a patient to you inappropriately. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can redirect referrals tactfully and teach providers what the service is for.

What would you do

At Forest Home Pediatrics, you would be the embedded therapist on the primary care team. How would you spend your first month there?

What they are checking: Whether they have a plan to learn the clinic, meet providers and build referral habits.

A teen discloses self-harm during a sports physical. The pediatrician pulls you in. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess risk calmly, involve the parent appropriately and leave a clear plan in place.

A parent wants you to tell the school their child has a diagnosis, but you are not sure it fits. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep integrity about diagnosis while still helping the family get school support.

About the work

How do you adapt therapy for a young child who cannot easily describe their feelings?

What they are checking: Whether they use play, drawing or parent observation to work with younger children.

What brief interventions have you found work best for adolescent depression in primary care?

What they are checking: Whether they can name practical, evidence-based tools like behavioral activation for short visits.

How do you decide when to refer a child to psychiatry for medication evaluation?

What they are checking: Whether they know when therapy alone is not enough and how to coordinate with prescribers.

How do you document brief visits so they are useful but not overly detailed in the shared chart?

What they are checking: Whether they protect sensitive details while giving the medical team what they need.

How do you measure whether your work is helping kids in this clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they think about outcomes and use measures to show the value of integrated care.

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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/ Job Description 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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