Behavioral Health Therapist

Behavioral Health Therapist
Human Services Department

Oneida County is accepting applications to fill two newly created Behavioral Health Therapist positions with the Oneida County Human Services Department. Oneida County Human Services is a Trauma Informed Agency that empowers, educates and supports agency staff to provide services in a caring, compassionate and safe environment.

JOB DUTIES: Therapist will provide individual, marital, group and family therapy, conduct diagnostic evaluations, provide consultative services with community agencies, and provide case management to assigned cases. Ensures services are administered in a person-centered, recovery-focused manner while meeting all certification standards for DHS 75. Develops treatment or individual service plans; help empower individuals and families with the skills and resources necessary to address mental health/SUD issues and concerns; respond appropriately to crisis situations; and improve overall client/family functions. Works closely with clients within the Comprehensive Community Services Program and the Community Support Program to provide therapy and support.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified individuals must have a Master’s degree and post-graduate experience as a therapist in a behavioral health treatment facility/program, or any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Candidates with in-training licenses are welcome to apply as supervision is available. Preference for: Clinical social work, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or closely-related field of study. Experience or training in scientifically sound practices such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, etc. Dually credentialed in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder preferred but not required.

WAGES AND BENEFITS: Starting 2026 hourly wage for this position is $34.63 to $39.58, based on previous experience plus excellent benefit package including affordable health, dental and vision insurances, enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System, and a PTO (Paid Time Off) package with ability to carry unused PTO into future years.

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: This position is a full time position working 40 hours per week (typically Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm), with some flexibility for remote work available.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete job description and required Oneida County application can be obtained at www.oneidacountywi.gov. Completed application, resume and college transcripts can be mailed to Oneida County LRES, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to KLPayne@oneidacountywi.gov.

Deadline to apply is Wednesday May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Deadline Note: Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM.