Licensed or IT Therapist - Family Centered Treatment (53532)

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI; DeForest (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Licensure fee coverage

CEU assistance

403B retirement plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is seeking Licensed or In-Training Therapists to join our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) team. This full-time, hybrid-remote role serves Jefferson, Columbia, and Dodge counties with weekly supervision and a flexible schedule.

You will learn the FCT model, conduct direct clinical treatment, maintain documentation, and collaborate with families, schools, and county partners. Eligibility for WI licensure and a background check are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

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

Hybrid-Remote | Full-Time | Mission-Driven WorkServing Jefferson, Columbia, and Dodge counties

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 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 CoverageFull 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.