Psychotherapist
Madison, WI  / Milwaukee, WI  / Janesville, WI 
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Job Description

Jefferson County’s Human Services Department has a Behavioral Health division that serves Jefferson County residents with mental health and substance use concerns through an outpatient clinic setting. The clinic staff is committed to delivering evidence-based practices by providing person centered and recovery focused services.

The clinic is in need of another Psychotherapist to join the team that will provide Mental Health and Substance Use Intervention services.

As an experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate Psychotherapist, you will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:
  • Perform crisis/suicide risk assessments, evaluate client’s safety to self and others through clinic interview, and develop crisis and safety plans to meet their needs
  • Provide ongoing assessments, respond to crisis situations and link client with appropriate resources
  • Perform bio psycho-social assessments for mental health and substance use clients and diagnose the consumer for mental health and substance use, under the direction of the medical director
  • Provide case management as identified in the psycho-social assessment
  • Perform individual and group psychotherapy for mostly adults, with the potential to work with some children, both within the outpatient clinic and the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program
  • Several other tasks needed and provided on the posted job description. 

Starting wage: $28.53 - $31.79/hour ($59,342 - $66,123 annually); based on qualifications/experience upon hire
Hours: 40 hours/week with willingness to provide some evening individual/group psychotherapy sessions
Benefits: Eligible for excellent benefit package with details at the below link
(https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/human_resources/pay_and_benefit_information.php)

Qualifications Needed:
  • Master’s degree in Social Work or related field with two years’ experience
  • Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
  • Four years’ experience
  • Substance Abuse Counseling Certification and/or Trauma Informed Care Training
  • Bilingual qualified applicants encouraged to apply
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled; however, initial screening of applicants will begin: October 15th, 2021.

Application and position details are available at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov or Jefferson County Human Resources: 311 S. Center Ave. Room 111, Jefferson, WI  53549.

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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Job is located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Company
Jefferson County
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
$28.53 - $31.79 / hour
Starting wage: $28.53 - $31.79/hour ($59,342 - $66,123 annually); based on qualifications/experience upon hire Hours: 40 hours/week with willingness to provide some evening individual/group psychotherapy sessions Benefits: Eligible for excellent benefit package with details at the below link (https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/human_resources/pay_and_benefit_information.php)
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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