Behavioral Health Therapist - Inpatient, Substance Use
- $2,700 sign-on bonus
- Magnet hospital
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $40.46 an hour, the middle half $33.35–$48.59, across 22 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $29.91 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Madison reported 7 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 231,255 hours worked: 6.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 4.5 per 100 full-time workers at orthopedic hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 5.7 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Work Schedule:
90% FTE, days. The position will work four days/week (36 hours), Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 5pm. Specific days and hours are flexible. This position may be eligible for up to a $2700 sign-on bonus. You will work at 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI.
Pay
- Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.
- This position may be eligible for a $2700 sign-on bonus.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist – Inpatient, Substance Use to:
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic, inpatient setting
- Perform assessments to diagnose and evaluate substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health related issues
- Recommend treatment options post-discharge
- Provide brief interventions and arrange for and coordinate appropriate referral to services in the community.
At UW Health, you will have
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other behavioral health related field Required
Work Experience
- 2 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Required
- 5 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health diagnoses for children, adolescents, or adults Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire Required and
- Basic Life Support/CPR within 6 months Required and
- Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire Preferred or
- Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor Upon Hire Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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