Therapists will provide in-home family therapy services to adults or youth clients and their families, conducting needs assessments and developing collaborative treatment plans based on strength-based, evidence-based best practices. Responsibilities also include providing mental health and substance use treatment, completing required documentation, and attending client recovery team meetings.
Requirements summary
A Master's degree in a relevant field such as Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, along with practicum experience related to LSS services, is required for this role. Candidates must also be eligible for a training license from the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
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Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is looking for a part-time, benefit eligible Therapist - In Training to work with children, adults and families in community settings with our Family Preservation Program! This is a part-time, 32 hour per week, benefit eligible opportunity.
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, and school 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 client's 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 in-home 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 strength-based, evidence-based best practice
Complete required documentation within required timelines
Attend client recovery team meetings
Actively participate in clinical supervision
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Professional Development
Mileage Reimbursement
Flex Spending Accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Annual Raises
Free Clinical Supervision
Service Awards and Recognition
403B Contributions
Master’s 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 or Licensed as a LCSW, LPC or LMFT.
Must have a valid driver’s 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 will be done to the following counties: Polk, Washburn, and Burnette counties.
PERKS AND BENEFITS • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Eligible for loan forgiveness after 10 years of on-time payments through an income-based repayment plan.
Free Clinical Supervision provided
Health
Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Development: Opportunities for in-service 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, community settings).
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, you'll be part of a mission-driven 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).
