School Centered Mental Health Therapist

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan seeks a compassionate bilingual School-Centered Therapist in Training to provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and families under supervision toward licensure. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Work across school, home, office, and community settings, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, family, and group interventions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Eligibility for a Wisconsin training license (APSW, LPC-IT, or MFT-IT).
• Relevant practicum experience in behavioral health services.
• Fluency in Spanish is required for this position.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy in school, home, office, and community settings.
• Deliver psychoeducation and skill-building services to support emotional wellness and recovery.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Participate in clinical supervision and professional development.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Relationship-building

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field

Job description

About the Role

We're seeking a compassionate and motivated Bilingual School-Centered Therapist In Training to provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and families under the supervision of a licensed therapist or psychologist. This is an excellent opportunity for emerging clinicians to gain meaningful experience while working toward licensure. This employee will be required to be fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy in school, home, office, and community settings.
• Deliver psychoeducation and skill-building services to support emotional wellness and recovery.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Participate in clinical supervision and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Eligibility for a Wisconsin training license (APSW, LPC-IT, or MFT-IT).
• Relevant practicum experience in behavioral health services.
• Fluency in Spanish is required for this position.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Required Skills

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Relationship-building skills.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant practicum experience in behavioral health services.

Pay range and compensation package

Why Join Us? Gain hands-on clinical experience with children and families. Receive supervision and support toward professional licensure. Work within a collaborative, trauma-informed, person-centered environment. Make a lasting impact in schools and communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).