Psychotherapist

Jefferson County; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a Substance Use and Mental Health Psychotherapist to enhance our outpatient Integrated Behavioral Health clinic. The ideal candidate will work with adults facing mental health and substance use challenges, conducting assessments and facilitating group services to promote recovery.

Responsibilities include performing crisis assessments, providing ongoing evaluations, and delivering case management. Join us in delivering evidence-based, person-centered care to the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Psychotherapist or equivalent in the State of Wisconsin.
• Experience with substance use and mental health treatment.
• Ability to conduct crisis/suicide risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform crisis/suicide risk assessments and develop safety plans.
• Provide ongoing assessments and respond to crisis situations.
• Facilitate group therapy for substance use.

Job description

About Human Services Behavioral Health of Jefferson County

Jefferson County's Human Services Behavioral Health division serves Jefferson County residents who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns through an outpatient clinic setting. The outpatient Integrated Behavioral Health clinic staff is committed to delivering evidence-based practices by providing person-centered and recovery-focused services.

What You Will Do as Substance Use and Mental Health Psychotherapist

Jefferson County is growing our team to provide Mental Health and Substance Use treatment in our outpatient Integrated Behavioral Health clinic. The Substance Use and Mental Health Psychotherapist will work primarily with adults who have substance use and mental health needs. The clinic staff is committed to delivering evidence-based practices by providing person-centered and recovery-focused services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform crisis/suicide risk assessments, evaluate client’s safety to self and others through clinic interview, and develop crisis and safety plans to meet their needs
• Provide ongoing assessments, respond to crisis situations, and link client with appropriate resources
• Perform bio psycho-social assessments for mental health and substance use clients and diagnose the consumer for mental health and substance use, under the direction of the medical director
• Provide case management as identified in the psycho-social assessment
• Provide Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Services to adults
• Facilitate substance use groups with adults