Behavioral Health Therapist — Telehealth & Community Care

Juneau County, WI; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Juneau County, WI is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide therapy and substance use disorder counseling to assigned consumers. Two openings: outpatient setting and CCS program offering community-based support.

The role includes conducting assessments, forming treatment plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, documenting in the EHR, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. NHSC loan repayment may be available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Must be licensed as a LCSW/LMFT/LPC in the State of Wisconsin.
• Must be licensed as a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) or CSAC in Wisconsin, or have the ability to obtain such licensure within seven years.
• Pass caregiver and criminal background check.
• IDP training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health therapy/treatment, including individual, family, and group treatment via face-to-face, phone, telehealth, or written correspondence.
• Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments; gathers information on symptoms, medications, and history.
• Forms diagnoses and develops treatment options; makes referrals to providers and resources.
• Documents assessments, treatment plans, reviews, referrals, discharge planning, and summaries per standards and guidelines.
• Monitors safety and crisis management; develops crisis plans and determines level of care as needed.
• Completes psychometric testing as required.
• Collaborates with intake, CCS, CST, CSP teams; provides case management.
• Provides consultation, training, and psychoeducation; screens and facilitates groups.
• Ensures medication compliance and monitors side effects.
• Educates clients about community resources and access to services.
• Bills for services and maintains timely reporting; maintains records in EHR.

Skills

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Collaborative problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling/Clinical Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy

Licensed in Wisconsin (LCSW/LMFT/LPC)

Licensed as SAC/CSAC or ability to obtain within 7 years

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Juneau County, WI is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide therapy and substance use disorder counseling to assigned consumers. Two openings: outpatient setting and CCS program offering community-based support.

The role includes conducting assessments, forming treatment plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, documenting in the EHR, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. NHSC loan repayment may be available.