Mental Health Therapist
Join our team as a Mental Health Therapist and receive a $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! This position may be eligible for a hybrid remote work arrangement!
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides professional mental health services and case management to clients and their families; providing therapeutic intervention to promote development and recovery within a natural environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Provides mental health therapy/treatment including individual, family and group treatment. This would include face to face, phone contact, and written correspondence.
• Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments; including gathering information regarding symptoms, current and previous psychiatric medications, previous treatment or therapy, history, etc.
• Formulates diagnosis; develops treatment options with client; makes appropriate referrals to other providers and appropriate resources within and outside of St. Croix County DHHS.
• Documents assessments, treatment plans, reviews, referrals and discharge planning and summaries in accordance with professional standards, agency, state and federal guidelines.
• Bills for all allowable services and submit billing as directed. Ensures state reporting system forms and data collection are completed on a timely basis.
• Performs ongoing assessment of client for risk of harm to self or others, including developing crisis plans and determining level of care when necessary.
• Serves as a member of the ACCESS team including initial screening, emergency services, crisis stabilization, referral services, and care planning in consultation with interdisciplinary team/s.
• Provides consultation, collaboration and/or training, screening services, psychoeducational and group facilitation to internal agency divisions and community.
• Serves as a mental health professional on the Comprehensive Community Services and other interdisciplinary teams including ACCESS, Behavioral Health teams, CCS, CST, CFS.
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, or related program.
• Three years’ experience working in a clinic setting with clients.
• State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred.
• State of Wisconsin Advanced Practice Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor-In Training will be considered. License is required within 1 year of employment.
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training and experience, preferred.
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.
Full Wage Range: $71,920 – $100,199
Expected Wage Range: $71,920 – $81,370
FTE: 1.0
Department; Health and Human Services – Behavioral Health
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Deadline Note: Open Until Filled