Psychotherapist - Child and Family

Jefferson County; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health insurance opt Out Plan

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Savings Account

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

Jefferson County Human Services, Outpatient Mental Health and AODA Clinic, seeks a caring and compassionate Psychotherapist to provide mental health and substance use intervention services to Child Welfare Families. 40 hours per week, with flexibility to provide evening individual and group psychotherapy sessions as needed.

Master's degree in social work or related field with one to two years of experience and professional licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field.
• One to two years of experience and professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments, provide individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidenced based treatment with children and adults involved with child welfare to include both mental health and substance use treatment.
• Performs crisis risk assessments/suicide risk assessments and evaluate client's safety.
• Interview and develop crisis and safety plans.
• Provides ongoing assessments, responds to crisis situations appropriately, and implements crisis plans using effective strategies and practices.
• Provides case management.
• Participates in Child Welfare team meetings and communicate with Child Welfare team members regularly.
• Provides consultation to Child Welfare stakeholders
• Performs variety of other necessary tasks.

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Professional licensure

Job description

ABOUT HUMAN SERVICES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County Human Services, Outpatient Mental Health and AODA Clinic, seeks a caring and compassionate Psychotherapist to provide mental health and substance use intervention services to the County's Child Welfare Families.

40 hours per week, with flexibility to provide evening individual and group psychotherapy sessions as needed.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PSYCHOTHERAPIST

• Performs comprehensive assessments, provide individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidenced based treatment with children and adults involved with child welfare to include both mental health and substance use treatment.
• Performs crisis risk assessments/suicide risk assessments and evaluate client's safety.
• Interview and develop crisis and safety plans.
• Provides ongoing assessments, responds to crisis situations appropriately, and implements crisis plans using effective strategies and practices.
• Provides case management.
• Participates in Child Welfare team meetings and communicate with Child Welfare team members regularly.
• Provides consultation to Child Welfare stakeholders
• Performs variety of other necessary tasks.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work or related field.
• One to two years of experience and professional licensure.

Preferred Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Eligibility licensure includes:
  1. Professional Counselor
  2. Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  3. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Wage & Benefits

$33.74 - $37.60 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Benefit Highlights if Full Time

• Health insurance
• Health insurance opt Out Plan
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• Health Savings Account
• Deferred Compensation Program

2026 Gold Certified Family Friendly Workplace

Employees at Jefferson County Value

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits
• Great Coworkers
• Flexibility
• Advancement & Opportunity
• Family Feel