Mental Health Therapist School - full-time, DSHA/Marquette

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist for school settings in Milwaukee. This critical role involves providing therapy and developing strategies to improve child mental health while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, specific licensure, and experience working with children in a therapeutic context.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Current licensure as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC from Wisconsin.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Manage mental health conditions and treatment planning.
• Engage in community outreach and education.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

PsyD or PhD from an APA accredited program

Job description

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Mental Health Therapist School - full-time, DSHA/Marquette

Apply locations Milwaukee, WI time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R10147

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.

We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services toparents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.

Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.

• Foster Care

• Treatment Foster Care

• Adoption

• Respite Care

• Child Advocacy Centers

• Family Case Management

• Family Finding

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Position Summary-

This school-based position is a critical component in the success of Children’s Wisconsin’s Mental and Behavioral Health’s strategies of increasing Access, reducing Stigma, engaging in Early Detection, and Prevention and Education. Works as a core member of a multi-disciplinary, integrated care team that includes school psychologists, school counselors, social workers, teachers and other identified school and community partners. Typical activities include mental health condition management, individual, family and group therapy and treatment planning, anticipatory guidance, and early intervention for common childhood MBH concerns in one or more school based clinic settings. Uses trauma-informed, evidence-based and inclusive practices. Additional duties include consultation, education, and outreach to colleagues, trainees, family, and community members.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field, plus 3000 hours post Master’s experience or PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program.
• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Professional Counselor (LPC) from the State of Wisconsin and satisfy continuing education requirements.
• Preferred experience working with children and families in a school or integrated health care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with caregivers, colleagues, medical staff, and community partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Will consider therapists in training who have relevant experience and are working on their 3,000 hours towards licensure.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Child and adolescent mental health clinic and school conditions. Therapists may:
  • Be exposed to bodily fluids (e.g. tears, saliva, blood).
  • Encounter distressing patient stories/traumas that require individual and team resilience.
  • Need to crawl on floor or engage in play-type activities with children in therapy.
  • Need to verbally de-escalate upset children, adolescents, or adults.
• Some travel may be required.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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