Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin
Behavioral Health Specialist jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and county-run human services departments, with steady demand from entry-level case aide positions through senior clinician and program supervisor roles. The largest hiring activity is in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers like Aurora Health Care, UnityPoint Health, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services maintain ongoing behavioral health workforces. Crisis intervention, substance use disorder counseling, and youth and family services are the most consistently in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 75+ Behavioral Health Specialist jobs
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:
RegularJob Summary:
Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
- Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
- Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures.
- Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders.
- Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.
- Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs.
- Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
- Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
- As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Evening Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
1200000007 Behavioral Health - 6WScheduled Weekly Hours:
32Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:
RegularJob Summary:
Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
- Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
- Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures.
- Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders.
- Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.
- Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs.
- Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
- Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
- As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Evening Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
1200000007 Behavioral Health - 6WScheduled Weekly Hours:
32Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
See All 75 Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin
Find roles in Wisconsin that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsBehavioral Health Specialist Jobs by City in Wisconsin
Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Specialist Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Advocate Aurora Health11
- Mercyhealth7
- Emplify Health6
- Children's Wisconsin4
- Noble Community Clinics4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health specialist jobs across Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin DHS-recognized credential such as CSAC, LPC, or LCSW preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field
- Experience conducting individual, group, or family behavioral health assessments
- Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as CBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to document clinical encounters accurately within an electronic health record system
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based service delivery
Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health specialist in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, though many community mental health and county human services roles accept candidates working toward licensure. Wisconsin credentialing pathways include the Licensed Professional Counselor designation through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and substance use-specific credentials such as the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor issued through the Wisconsin Certification Board. Supervised hours completed under a licensed clinician are typically required before full independent practice.
Which companies hire behavioral health specialists in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring behavioral health specialists in Wisconsin right now include Advocate Aurora Health, Mercyhealth, and Emplify Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's large integrated health systems, county-operated human services departments, and federally qualified health centers are historically among the most consistent sources of full-time openings in the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most behavioral health specialist jobs?
Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and Madison account for the largest share of behavioral health specialist openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume through its concentration of hospital systems and community mental health organizations, Madison adds openings tied to state government agencies and the University of Wisconsin health network, and Green Bay reflects demand from regional health systems and county services in northeastern Wisconsin.
Are there remote behavioral health specialist jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much of this role involves direct client contact, community outreach, and in-person assessment. About 45% of behavioral health specialist openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting some telehealth and care coordination functions that translate well to remote delivery. Roles focused on telephonic case management or administrative care coordination are most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health specialist in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a behavioral health technician, mental health associate, or case aide position at a Wisconsin community mental health center or county human services agency, where on-the-job supervision toward licensure is a built-in feature of the role. Aurora Health Care, Advocate Aurora, and regional county departments such as Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division regularly post associate-level openings designed for candidates still accumulating supervised hours. Obtaining a Certified Peer Specialist credential through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services also opens doors for candidates with lived experience rather than a traditional clinical background.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health specialist jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to behavioral health specialist jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated regularly. Search for roles that fit your experience level, specialty area, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match. No signup is needed to see the listings below.
See All 75 Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin
Find roles in Wisconsin that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs