Psychotherapist - Racine Location

Outreach Community Health Centers; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Racine seeks a licensed Psychotherapist to provide mental health and substance use therapy. The role involves conducting assessments, offering therapy, and maintaining documentation, with a strong focus on independent work. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have active licensure in Wisconsin. The position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on patient care integration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with state licensure required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and use technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete mental health and/or substance use assessments and establish service plans.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy according to agency standards.
• Document services using electronic health records.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with technology

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Active Wisconsin licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor

Job description

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

Under the Behavioral Health Clinic Manager, the Psychotherapist provides mental health and substance use therapy in the Racine behavioral health clinic. This position requires a highly qualified professional capable of working independently with limited on-site support. The Psychotherapist provides clinically appropriate care from intake to discharge, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes comprehensive mental health and/or substance use assessments and establishes service plans
• Provides evidence-informed individual and/or group therapy
• Meets all legal, regulatory, and agency standards in providing care
• Completes required documentation of services, utilizing dedicated electronic health records
• Collaborate remotely and in-person with behavioral health and primary care providers and/or community services case managers for integration of care
• Facilitates referrals to other needed services and/or levels of care
• Provides crisis prevention and intervention as needed
• Provides on-call duties as assigned
• Maintains continuing education and licensing, as required by WI DSPS
• Maintain productivity expectations, communicate availability for additional referrals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: Master’s degree in a related field with post‑degree state licensure (Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or equivalent)
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal on‑site support; strong communication and problem‑solving skills; proficiency with technology to support remote supervision and documentation
• Certificates/Licenses: Active Wisconsin licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor

Considerations & Statement

Racine Community Health Centers requires employees in certain departments to be fully vaccinated against MMR, Varicella and Influenza.

Racine Community Health Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer