Clinical Therapist I/II (EPU) Primarily working with Children

Outagamie County; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Clinical Therapist to provide essential psychotherapeutic services to children and families. This role requires expertise in crisis intervention and clinical assessment, as well as the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals facing various mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and possess a strong desire to enhance their clinical skills. With a full benefits package, including health, dental, and vision options, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while growing professionally.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Benefit options

HSA with county contribution

FSA option

Short term and Long term disability

Life Insurance

Employee and Family On-site Clinic

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children and adults with mental health needs.
• Desire to learn and expand clinical skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional psychotherapeutic services to individuals and families.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and relationships with agencies.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Documentation

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Psychology

Licensure in Wisconsin

Tools

Office Equipment

Clinical Software

Job description

Do you have experience and expertise working with children as a Clinical Therapist?

If so, we want you to apply!

Under the general supervision of the respective Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist provides professional psychotherapeutic services associated with evidence-based practices and psychosocial rehabilitative services to individuals and families. This position primarily focuses on children; however, you must be able to work with adults as well.

Hours: Monday 10:00 AM - 7 PM & Tuesday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM

On-Call Crisis rotation

This position is eligible for Comp Time

Work Location: DHHS Mental Health Division
320 S. Walnut St.
Appleton, WI 54911

To be successful in this role:

Must have experience and expertise working with children, but you also will be working with adults. You must desire to work with a wide variety of individuals with varying mental health needs as well as a desire to learn, expand on clinical skills and work in a team.

Join the team today!

We offer a full benefits package which includes being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Want to learn more about our benefits?

Click here: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources

We also offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision Benefit options
• HSA with county contribution on the High Deductible plan
• FSA option
• Short term and Long term disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee and Family On-site Clinic along with nearby clinic that offers a lot of free resources to our employees and families on our healthcare plan

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Generates and maintains accurate clinical documentation as required by established standards and internal departmental policies.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with other Health and Human Services Divisions, medical and human service agencies in the County and State.
• Maintains licensure in Wisconsin by meeting all requirements of defined discipline.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Provides on-call services as assigned.
• Maintains productivity standards as defined by Division standards.
• Investigates and provides services to allegedly abused or neglected adults.
• Makes clinical assessments of consumers, family dynamics, medical and psychological histories, and formulates individualized outcome-based treatment plans.
• Manages consumers with varying degrees of mental health needs in a clinically effective and ethical manner.
• Responds to daytime crisis service needs, makes preliminary emergent psychosocial assessment based on available information, provides short-term psychotherapy and makes referrals as appropriate.

Clinical Therapist I:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, human services related field.
• Certification in the State of Wisconsin as an Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - In Training.
• Under 3 years' licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Substance Abuse certification and experience assessing and working with dually diagnosed consumers is preferred.
• One to two years of supervised experience with crisis intervention and/or adult protective services is preferred for assignment to Crisis Unit.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Clinical Therapist II:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, human services related field.
• Licensure in the State of Wisconsin as Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Three or more years' experience as fully licensed practitioner.
• Substance Abuse certification and experience assessing and working with dually diagnosed consumers is preferred.
• One to two years of supervised experience with crisis intervention and/or adult protective services is preferred for assignment to Crisis Unit.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.

Ability to transport oneself to and from various locations in a timely and efficient manner.

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computers and software utilized by the Department.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percents, and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics.

Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including clinical, hospital, and other medical records, policy and other manuals.

Ability to communicate effectively with consumers, multidisciplinary staff, law enforcement, legal professionals, school personnel, general public and others verbally and in writing.

Ability to adhere to professional ethics and standards.

Knowledge and appreciation of cultural issues and differences.

Skills in organization including paperwork management, time management, and prioritization of crisis demands.

Ability to make public presentations and provide community speaking engagements when needed.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.