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Job Description
Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is looking for a parttime benefit eligible Therapist In Training to work with children adults and families in community settings with our Family Preservation Program! This position is listed as 30 hours per week with the potential to increase to fulltime 40 hours per week.
Referrals come from county CCS programs county Children Protective Services programs and the Department of Corrections (DOC). Our therapists meet with children adults and families in community settings including the home school or office to literally and figuratively meet the client where they are at. This position will be providing mental health and substance use treatment to clients we are supporting. All services provided require the use of counseling skills and treatment practices to help clients overcome barriers related based on the clients individual needs. All work travel and documentation time is compensable.
As a therapist in training or licensed therapist with Family Preservation Services/CCS you will:
- Provide inhome family therapy services to adult or youth clients and their families.
- Conduct assessments of client needs using clinical interview objective diagnostic tools.
- Develop treatment plan collaboratively with client and other providers
- Provide agreed upon and necessary therapeutic services keeping with strengthbased evidencebased best practice
- Complete required documentation within required timelines
- Attend client recovery team meetings
- Actively participate in clinical supervision
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Masters degree in Social Work with Mental Health concentration Counseling Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy or related program is required.
- Practicum experience through your degree program related to services LSS provides is required.
- Eligibility for training license by meeting criteria set for by WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
- Experience providing psychotherapy services to families and individuals
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
- Must have or be eligible to receive state licensure in training as an Advanced Practice Social Worker Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Counselor as applicable.
- Must have a valid drivers license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.
COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:
- Basic computer knowledge and application required. LSS uses Microsoft Office applications. Additional application training provided.
TRAVEL: Daily travel may be required. Travel may be done to the following counties: Chippewa Eau Claire Barron Dunn Polk Pepin Buffalo Washburn Rusk Pierce Burnette Trempealeau and Taylor.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible for loan forgiveness after 10 years of ontime payments through an incomebased repayment plan.
- Free Clinical Supervision provided
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance.
- Financial Benefits: Flex Spending Accounts 403B contributions annual raises and mileage reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for inservice training staff meetings and professional seminars.
- Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
- Service Awards and Recognition: Celebrating your dedication and achievements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Flexible Schedule: Work a flexible schedule that may include evening hours to meet client needs.
- Travel and Community Engagement: Travel within the community to provide services in various locations (home school office).
- Physical Activity: Frequent bending stooping climbing stairs and kneeling may be required.
WHY JOIN LSS:
At Lutheran Social Services we believe in empowering our employees to succeed and grow. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter. By joining our team youll be part of a missiondriven organization committed to ensuring that no one is excluded from our communities and everyone has what they need to live independently and thrive.
Take this opportunity to make a real difference in your community. Apply now and be a part of something bigger with Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI!
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Employment Type
Full Time
