Therapist - In Training - Family Centered Treatment Program

Lutheran Social Services; Owen Sound; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving lives through innovative therapy. As a Therapist, you'll work within a supportive environment, helping families navigate challenges and heal from trauma. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule, including evening hours, and emphasizes professional development and community engagement. With a focus on evidence-based practices, you will play a crucial role in stabilizing families and fostering resilience. If you're passionate about making a difference and growing in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Licensure and Exam Fees Reimbursement

Clinical Supervision and Consultation

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Experience in mental health services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical treatment to families using FCT principles.
• Maintain documentation records to meet compliance standards.

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Trauma-Informed Care

Client Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy

Tools

Electronic Health Record System

Job description

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Description

Join Our Team as a Licensed or In-Training Therapist

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is looking for a dedicated and passionate Therapist to join our Family Centered Treatment Team. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in the lives of families in their communities, this full-time, benefit-eligible position could be your next career move! The FCT Team also provides individual and team supervision on a weekly basis as part of our evidenced based model. Get paid for what you work, not what you bill, including TRAVEL TIME! Additional compensation incentives when FCT training is complete and productivity expectations are met.

About the Family Centered Treatment Team

The FCT team is a fully implemented and homebased evidenced based trauma treatment model used to stabilize or reunify families. Our goal is to help families identify practical solutions to solve problems to keep them together in the community and to treat inter-generational trauma. Our core belief is that recipients are great people with tremendous internal strengths and resources.

As a Therapist with FCT, you will:

• Work a flexible weekly schedule that includes some evening hours for client appointments, bases on client/family availability


• Learn the evidenced-based framework of FCT and the four phases of treatment-including completing Level 1 Certification within 12 months of hire, supported by the supervisor and team trainer.


• Provides direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with FCT principles and practices for assigned cases and meets fidelity requirements for treatment intensity (5 hours per week per family). Caseloads vary from 3-5 families, depending on travel.


• Maintain clear, concise, and timely documentation records in an Electronic Health Record system to meet state, county and EBP standards.


• Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants to ensure buy-in and cooperation throughout FCT treatment


• Participate in weekly individual and team supervision and provide kind, direct, and honest feedback to team members, including participation in peer reviews.


• Participate in a rotating 24/7 caregiver coaching support system that has been established by the team (1-2 weekends in a quarter).

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Background Check Required


• Education: Master's degree in Social Work with Mental Health concentration, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related program is required.


• Experience: Practicum experience, through your degree program, related to services LSS provides is required.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.


• Eligibility for training or full license by meeting criteria set for by WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Perks and Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible for loan forgiveness after 10 years of on-time payments through an income-based repayment plan.

• Licensure and Exam Fees




• It is required for your position to maintain a state license in a mental health or substance abuse related field.


• The following are situations in which licensure and/or exam costs will be reimbursed:




• If the employee has been with LSS for 1 year prior, they will receive full reimbursement for licensure and/or exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals.


• If the employee is considered part-time, LSS will pay for half of the associated licensure and exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals.






• Clinical Supervision and Consultation




• We offer a free, robust clinical supervision experience for any type of licensure that focuses not only on client needs, but employee development.




• Training




• LSS is focused on the continued growth of our employees and ensuring we provide high quality services.


• LSS employees are eligible for receiving internal as well as financial support for external trainings to support your growth and required Continuing Education (CEU) credits.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Financial Benefits: Flex Spending Accounts, 403B contributions, annual raises, and mileage reimbursement.


• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays.


• Professional Development: Opportunities for in-service training, staff meetings, and professional seminars.


• Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.

Service Awards and Recognition: Celebrating your dedication and achievements

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Hybrid Remote


• Flexible Schedule: Work a schedule that includes evening hours to meet client needs.


• Travel and Community Engagement: Travel within the community to provide services in various locations (home, school, office).


• Physical Activity: Frequent bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required.

At Lutheran Social Services, we believe in empowering our employees to succeed and grow. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter. By joining our team, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to ensuring that no one is excluded from our communities, and everyone has what they need to live independently and thrive.

Take this opportunity to make a real difference in your community. Apply now and be a part of something bigger with Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI!

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Qualifications

Education

Master Degree of Social Work (preferred)
Master Degree of Marriage & Family Therapy (preferred)
Master Degree of Counseling (preferred)
Master Degree of Psychology (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

Advanced Pract Soc Worker (preferred)
Driver's License (required)
Lic. Mar. & Fam Ther IT (preferred)
Lic. Prof Counselor IT (preferred)

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