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Behavioral Health Specialist- Crisis Prevention Program

Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, USA
Full-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago
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Requirements

  • High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required
  • Obtain formal training in CW Trauma Informed Care Initiatives required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred
  • 2+ years experience in behavioral health IOP, PHP, inpatient or residential treatment required
  • Experience in a pediatric primary care or other pediatric medical setting preferred
  • Experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma history preferred
  • Experience charting in and working with Electronic Health Record preferred or relevant education
  • Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Trainer - Marcus Autism Center within 180 Days required
  • 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.
  • Certifications/Licenses:
  • Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Trainer - Marcus Autism Center

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred
  • Experience in a pediatric primary care or other pediatric medical setting preferred
  • Experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma history preferred
  • Experience charting in and working with Electronic Health Record preferred or relevant education

Responsibilities

  • Lead Crisis Prevention Education
  • Deliver engaging MCPP trainings to staff across the organization.
  • Provide hands-on coaching, simulation-based learning, and real-time support in clinical settings.
  • Promote adoption and fidelity of MCPP principles through observation, feedback, and mentorship.
  • Support Patients, Families, and Care Teams
  • Collaborate with licensed behavioral health professionals to address psychiatric and psychosocial concerns.
  • Assist in evaluating behavioral health risk screenings and identifying appropriate interventions.
  • Help develop individualized, evidence-based care plans that enhance safety and patient outcomes.
  • Partner with patients and families to support care planning, goal setting, and successful transitions of care.
  • Strengthen Staff Knowledge and Confidence
  • Educate teams on evidence-based behavioral strategies and de-escalation techniques.
  • Promote safe and compassionate approaches to caring for patients with behavioral health needs.
  • Contribute to educational materials and resources that support health literacy and cultural responsiveness.
  • Advance Organizational Initiatives
  • Participate in Behavioral Assessment Team (BAT) services and crisis response efforts.
  • Support system-wide behavioral health projects, safety initiatives, and process improvements.
  • Collaborate with community partners to strengthen continuity of care and access to resources.

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