Schedule and Compensation
Full time - 40 hours/week. Monday to Friday. No holidays or on‑call.
New Employee Retention Bonus: $2,000.00 for in‑training licensure; $4,000.00 for fully licensed.
Pay Transparency Requirements: Compensation for this role is between $25.84 - $55.65 per hour, with placement in the range based on years of experience and education.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions: Providing one‑on‑one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients’ specific needs and goals.
- Assessing patients’ needs: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients’ mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
- Developing treatment plans: Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients’ needs and goal; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including but not limited to facilitating treatment team meetings.
- Providing counseling and support: Incorporating evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well‑being within sessions and in‑the‑moment as needed in the milieu.
- Educating patients: Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self‑care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.
- Documenting patient progress: Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time.
- Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally): Working with other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.
- Adhering to ethical guidelines: Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients.
- Continuing education: Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health.
- Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and according to System policy and procedure.
- Conduct self in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments.
- Communicate assertively and accurately.
- Receive feedback in a productive manner to further personal & professional development.
- Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require.
- Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, and activities to support system‑wide continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations.
- Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility.
- Perform other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self‑directed learning, and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
Education & Experience
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with experience in health care and in a psychiatric setting, preferred.
- At minimum, an in‑training as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC‑IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT‑TL), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW) or equivalent in state practicing.
- If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, a SAC‑IT, SAC, or CSAC required in Wisconsin. A substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required.
- Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.
Required on‑the‑job Training
- Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (Required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care).
- American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Bi‑annual re‑certification is required.
- Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer. Annual re‑certification is required.
- Attend all mandatory in‑services and other in‑services relevant to the position.
- Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s).
- For Residential programs - Must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing (preferred for all levels of care).
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee share program
- Life/disability insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and wellness program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
EOE/MFDV
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action - Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)