Licensed or IT Therapist

Lutheran Social Services

Mauston (WI)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-remote schedule

Sign-on bonus $2000

PTO and paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services is seeking a Licensed or In-Training Therapist to join our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Team, serving Portage, Wood, Juneau, and Adams counties. This mission-driven, hybrid-remote position offers supervision and growth toward licensure while helping families heal and stay together.

The role includes a flexible schedule, Level 1 Certification within 12 months, and collaboration with schools and county partners in a trauma-informed setting.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field is required.
Practicum experience related to LSS services is required.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
Eligibility for training or full licensure per WI DSPS requirements is required.
Background check must be completed successfully.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical treatment aligned with FCT principles.
Meet fidelity expectations (5 hours/week per family).
Manage a small caseload of 3-5 families depending on travel.
Maintain timely documentation in the EHR system.

Skills

Practicum experience

Driver's license

Background check completion

Education

Master's in Social Work

Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy

Master's in Counseling

Master's in Psychology

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?

Join Us as a Licensed or In-Training Therapist- Family Centered Treatment (FCT)

Hybrid-Remote | Full-Time | Mission-Driven Work

Serving Portage, Wood, Juneau, and Adams counties.

Now offering a $2000 sign on bonus!

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is seeking passionate, committed Therapists to join our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Team. If you're energized by meaningful, relationship-based work and want to help families heal, stabilize, and stay together, this role offers the impact, support, and flexibility you're looking for.

Our FCT team provides weekly individual and group supervision as part of our evidence-based model-ensuring you're supported, growing, and never working alone.

What is Family Centered Treatment?

Family Centered Treatment is a fully implemented, home-based, trauma-informed model designed to stabilize or reunify families. We help families identify practical solutions, strengthen relationships, and break cycles of intergenerational trauma. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: Families have incredible strengths-and we help them use them.

What You’ll Do

Work a flexible schedule, including some evening hours based on family needs.
Learn and apply the FCT model, completing Level 1 Certification within 12 months with full support from your supervisor and team trainer.
Provide direct clinical treatment aligned with FCT principles, meeting fidelity expectations (5 hours/week per family).
Manage a small caseload of 3-5 families, depending on travel.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in our Electronic Health Record system.
Collaborate with families, schools, county partners, and other systems to support treatment success.
Participate in weekly individual and team supervision, including peer review.
Join a rotating 24/7 caregiver coaching support system (1-2 weekends per quarter).

What You’ll Bring

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
Practicum experience related to LSS services.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Eligibility for training or full licensure per WI DSPS requirements.
Successful completion of a background check.

Why Work at LSS?

We invest in you-professionally, financially, and personally.

Financial & Professional Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Licensure & Exam Fee Coverage
- Full reimbursement after 1 year of employment (first attempt)
- Bi-annual renewals covered
- Part-time staff receive 50% reimbursement
Free clinical supervision for all licensure types
Robust training support, including CEU assistance
403B contributions, annual raises, mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Time Off & Well-Being

Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Recognition programs and service awards

Work Environment

Hybrid-remote with community-based work
Flexible scheduling to meet client needs
Travel to homes, schools, and community settings
Physical activity may include bending, kneeling, and stairs

Be Part of Something Bigger

At LSS, your work truly matters. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team committed to strengthening families and building communities where everyone can thrive. If you're ready to grow your career while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education