Mental Health Counselor (53064)

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2000

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) is seeking a Therapist In Training to join the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) team. You will work under supervision to provide assessments, therapy, and recovery-focused care across home, school, and community settings.

This full-time role offers benefits and supervised licensure hours in a mission-driven environment. Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in a behavioral health field and are pursuing in-training licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or related behavioral health field.
• Practicum experience related to Family Therapy, DBT Informed, or TFCBT.
• Spanish-speaking skills preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and contribute to diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy services.
• Deliver psychoeducation and skill-building services to support recovery and wellness.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Deliver services using trauma-informed, person-centered, evidence-based practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Trauma-informed approach

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage & Family Therapy

Eligible for Wisconsin in-training licensure (APSW, LPC-IT, or MFT-IT)

Job description

Therapist In Training (CCS)

Now providing a $2000 sign-on bonus for new Therapist colleagues!Launch Your Clinical Career While Making a DifferenceLSS is seeking a Therapist In Training to join our Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) team. Under the supervision of a Licensed Therapist or Licensed Psychologist, you will provide assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused services to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Services are provided to individuals with high level needs across environments; including home, school and community. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position working in the Milwaukee Metropolitan area.This is an excellent opportunity for master's-level clinicians seeking supervised experience while building skills in psychotherapy, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and community-based behavioral health services.

What You'll Do

Conduct clinical assessments and contribute to diagnosis and treatment planningProvide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy servicesDeliver psychoeducation and skill-building services that support recovery and wellnessCollaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment teamsMaintain timely and accurate clinical documentationParticipate in clinical supervision and professional development opportunitiesDeliver services using trauma-informed, person-centered, and evidence-based practices

What We're Looking For

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health fieldPracticum experience related to Family Therapy, DBT Informed, or TFCBTSpanish-speaking skills are preferred due to the needs of the individuals we serve, but not required.Eligible for Wisconsin "in training" licensure (APSW, LPC-IT, or MFT-IT)Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skillsValid driver's license and reliable transportation

Why Join LSS?

Clinical supervision and professional mentorshipOpportunity to gain valuable licensure hours and hands-on experienceMeaningful work supporting individuals and families in recoveryCollaborative, mission-driven cultureOngoing training and professional developmentAt LSS, we believe every person deserves respect, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to grow as a clinician, we'd love to hear from you.

Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).