Licensed Therapist

Are you an experienced and licensed therapist who enjoys treating and working with individuals with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues?  Do you enjoy developing treatment plans that allow client’s to experience the maximum amount of personal growth?  If this describes you, you are encouraged to apply for the Licensed Therapist position!

Family Preservation Services provide in-home family therapy services to families at-risk thus family systems knowledge and experience are preferred.  The goal of Family Preservation Services is to keep families together and prevent out-of-home placements by utilizing client strengths, natural and community resources to help families and children thrive in their homes, schools and communities. Families may be experiencing difficulties related to child or adolescent behavior problems and mental health concerns, as well as the effects of child abuse or neglect, trauma and poverty.

Family Preservation Services typically work with families and youth of all ages in multiple counties of West Central Wisconsin. Since this program serves multiple counties, there is a significant amount of travel required for the role and there is likely to be daily travel based on the needs of the referrals. LSS utilizes rental vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement depending on the amount of travel required. 

In-Home Therapists work from a base office located in Eau Claire, however, due to the nature of in-home work, therapists often work from their homes or public facilities scattered about the region.  Therapists enjoy a flexible work schedule typically not including weekends, however, client schedule needs must be accommodated within reason.

The Licensed Therapist performs work involving clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.  The Licensed Therapist works closely with the client to develop an appropriate treatment plan designed to move the client toward the desired change.  The Licensed Therapist works collaboratively with a peer supervision team, with oversight from the Clinical Supervisors, to monitor the course of treatment.  The Licensed Therapist reports to the Program Supervisor or Manager.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• May provide individual, couples, family, and or group psychotherapy services to adult and child clients in a school, office, out-of-home care setting and/or home setting.
• Conduct assessments of client needs using clinical interview, objective diagnostic tools, and collateral contacts.
• Develop treatment plans collaboratively with clients and provide agreed upon and necessary therapeutic services in keeping with strength-based, evidence-based best practice standards.
• Maintain detailed clinical records and make recommendations concerning case disposition.

PERKS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Masters or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology or related program required with a minimum of 3000 clinical hours.  Some positions may require Substance Abuse Certification as well.  In addition:

• Knowledge of state regulations pertaining to clinical practice, including confidentiality, dual relationships and mandatory reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis and evidence-based treatments.
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions.
• Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental health and behavioral conditions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

The incumbent of this position must have a current state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.  Also, this position requires a valid Driver’s License and car – Motor vehicle check with a satisfactory driving record required.

TRAVEL: 

Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 50%, depending on program needs.  Some overnight travel may be required.

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