Behavioral Health Trainer - Crisis Prevention Program

About the role

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers.

Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

In this unique position, you will directly support patients, families, and care teams while helping implement the nationally recognized Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) throughout the organization.

As a valued member of an interdisciplinary care team, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers, security staff, and behavioral health professionals to improve patient experiences, enhance safety, and support positive outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to become a licensed MCPP trainer, allowing you to influence care practices across the entire organization through education, coaching, and leadership.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements

• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.
• We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• Certifications/Licenses: Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Trainer - Marcus Autism Center