Behavioral Health Provider

Company Overview
Rock River Community Clinic is a non-profit community health center that provides cost-effective and comprehensive health care services through three medical clinics located in Whitewater, Watertown, and Johnson Creek. We work diligently to ensure all community members have access to health care and serve as a safety-net clinic for families in need.

Mission: To provide quality, comprehensive health care for all

Vision: A healthy community where all people thrive

Values: We are doers, We show up together, We give hope, We remain light

Purpose of Position:
The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) delivers integrated, team-based behavioral health services within a primary care setting using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, while also providing psychotherapy as part of the broader continuum of care. This role emphasizes flexible, patient-centered service delivery, including same-day access, brief interventions, and longitudinal therapy, based on patient need and program priorities, with a primary focus on brief, population-based care within the PCBH model.

The BHP partners closely with primary care providers and the interdisciplinary team to address mental health conditions, substance use concerns, and behavioral factors that impact chronic disease management and overall well-being. Services are grounded in evidence-based practices and may range from brief, solution-focused interventions within primary care visits to more traditional psychotherapy, supporting both population health goals and individualized care.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate with Primary Care Providers (PCPs) to deliver population-based, high-quality behavioral health care through brief (15–30 minute), evidence-based interventions, maintaining fidelity to the PCBH model
• Function as an integrated member of the care team by providing real-time consultation, participating in shared care planning, and supporting warm handoffs
• Provide psychotherapy using evidence-based treatment models for patients requiring longer-term or higher-intensity behavioral health support, as part of the clinic’s continuum of care
• Maintain open-access scheduling to support same-day visits, brief follow-ups, and phone check-ins in a fast-paced, team-based primary care environment
• Utilize validated screening tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C) and apply measurement-based care to inform treatment decisions and track outcomes
• Coordinate care for patients requiring higher levels of behavioral health services, including referrals and collaboration with care coordination and external partners
• Complete timely, concise documentation and ensure accurate billing using appropriate psychotherapy and/or health and behavior codes
• Provide clinical supervision and training to students/trainees, including oversight of clinical care, documentation review, and professional development
• Support PCBH program development and staff education, including workflow optimization, training on warm handoffs, and integration best practices

Travel Requirements:

This position requires the ability to travel between all RRCC clinic locations and, as needed, within the community to support patient care, program operations, and team collaboration. Travel is typically local and may vary based on organizational needs. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Position Qualifications:

Education

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

• APSW, LPC-IT, LMFT-IT, or equivalent required at minimum
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Eligible for or currently licensed in the State of Wisconsin (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)
• CPR/AED certification

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience

Preferred:

• Experience with integrated behavioral health or PCBH model strongly
• Experience in a primary care, FQHC, or community health setting

Skills/Competencies

Required:

• Ability to deliver brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions in a fast-paced primary care setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively
• with interdisciplinary teams
• Experience with or ability to learn warm handoffs and real-time consultation with PCPs
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule, including same-day visits and brief follow-ups
• Knowledge of screening tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C) and measurement-
• based care
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to triage and escalate patient needs appropriately
• Ability to support care coordination and connect patients to community resources

Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person