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Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital

Department: Behavioral Health

Schedule: Days | Full-time

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• Lead daily behavioral health operations to champion a culture of clinical excellence, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care.

• Shape departmental goals and standards that align directly with our strategic vision, driving continuous improvement and elevating the benchmark for patient outcomes.

• Cultivate a supportive, high-performing team environment by actively mentoring staff, managing performance, and fostering open communication to maximize employee satisfaction.

• Drive operational efficiency through the strategic management of staff scheduling, recruitment, and payroll, ensuring the clinic is always fully equipped to serve our community.

• Oversee financial health and regulatory compliance by managing departmental budgets and vendor relationships to guarantee safe, sustainable, and audit-ready operations.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:   
  • Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Psychologist credentialed from the Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
  • Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 
• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience required.
• 1 year of leadership or management experience required.

• Behavioral Health Experience preferred.
• Monday through Friday, salaried position.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.