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Behavioral Health Consultant - Therapist - Southwest Pediatrics - Part Time

Children's Wisconsin · New Berlin, WI · Part time

Posted May 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a parent of a toddler with severe sleep or feeding struggles.

What they are checking: Whether they can support early childhood concerns that often show up first in pediatric primary care.

Tell me about a time you and a medical provider disagreed on a patient's plan. How did you work it out?

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate across disciplines with respect and keep the child's needs first.

What helps you stay effective when the work is emotionally heavy?

What they are checking: Whether they have honest, sustainable self-care habits that protect their judgment over time.

What would you do

This is a part-time therapist role at Southwest Pediatrics in New Berlin. How do you make sure providers know when and how to reach you?

What they are checking: Whether they think about access and visibility, which decides whether an embedded service actually gets used.

A pediatrician asks you to see a 12-year-old with panic attacks during a sick visit. What do you cover in a 20-minute consult?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess, teach one usable skill and set follow-up within a short visit.

A teen asks you not to tell their parents they are struggling. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain confidentiality limits honestly and still keep the teen engaged.

About the work

Which evidence-based therapies are you trained in, and how do you shorten them for primary care?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt models like CBT or PCIT to brief visits without losing what makes them work.

Walk me through your safety planning process with an adolescent and their parent.

What they are checking: Whether they include warning signs, coping steps, contacts and means restriction in a plan the family will use.

How do you manage your caseload so families seen on your off days still get timely follow-up?

What they are checking: Whether they plan coverage and communication so part-time hours do not create gaps in care.

How do you connect families to community resources outside the clinic, such as school supports or longer-term therapy?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to find and coordinate outside services rather than holding every case themselves.

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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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