Mental Health Therapist

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Licensure & Exam Fee Coverage

1st-year reimbursement after 1 year

Biennial renewals covered

Free clinical supervision

Robust training support

403B contributions

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI is seeking a bilingual therapist for Family Centered Treatment (FCT) in Milwaukee, Sheboygan, and Jefferson counties. This home-based, trauma-informed role offers flexible scheduling, weekly supervision, and a path to Level 1 FCT certification with strong supervisor support.

You will work with families, provide direct clinical treatment aligned with FCT, and coordinate with schools and county partners while maintaining detailed documentation in the EHR.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (required).
• Practicum experience related to LSS services.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide direct clinical treatment aligned with FCT principles, 5 hours/week per family.
• Manage a small caseload of 3–5 families, depending on travel.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the 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).

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Practicum experience

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology / MFT

Job description

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

Serving Milwaukee, Sheboygan, and Jefferson 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.

This position requires fluency in both Spanish and English

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.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (required).
• 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
• 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

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