Waukesha County, WI·Waukesha, Wisconsin
The Clinical Therapist provides mobile crisis intervention services as part of the Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Services Team. They are responsible for delivering person-centered and strength-based support to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
$35.09 - $48.76
Waukesha County Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for Pool Clinical Therapist positions (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor).
The Clinical Therapist will have a primary job assignment on the Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Services Team and will provide mobile crisis intervention services.
The Clinical Therapist would be expected to work a minimum of three eight-hour weekend shifts per month.
The needed shift coverage times for the position available are primarily weekend midday, evening, and overnight hours.
A minimum of three holiday shifts per year are also required.
There may be an occasional need to fill weekday shifts.
Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Services is a State Certified DHS 34 program that supports individuals across the lifespan who may be experiencing a mental health emergency or may be at risk of a mental health emergency.
Crisis intervention services seeks to provide person-centered and strength-based interventions that utilize the least restrictive means necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of persons experiencing mental health or behavioral health crisis.
Mobile crisis services are provided 24/7 including weekends and holidays.
Shift times may need to adjust to meet program needs.
Flexibility in scheduling of crisis staff may be considered.
The department may choose to underfill this position as a Senior Mental Health Counselor.
To view the full classification specification for Clinical Therapist click here [http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/media/peueudzi/clinical-therapist.pdf].
1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a master's degree in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational,) counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area. 2. Candidates must have Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor in Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Training, status as a minimum. 3. Two (2) years of post bachelor work experience in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational), counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area.
The department may choose to underfill this position as a Senior Mental Health Counselor. The Senior Mental Health Counselor classification specification can be viewed here [http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/media/gmhffdtl/senior-mental-health-counselor.pdf]. The 2026 salary range for Senior Mental Health Counselor is: $30.32 to $42.11
Senior Mental Health Counselor candidates must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements:
2) Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with at least four (4) courses in sociology, social work, or psychology [AND] Three (3) years of professional experience in the field of mental health including one thousand (1000) hours of experience delivering services to the chronically mentally ill and their families.
3) A master's degree from a recognized college or university in sociology, social work, psychology, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.
Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.
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The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Wisconsin are typically in steady demand because employers need licensed professionals who can support patients across healthcare and social-service settings. This role is competitive because it requires a current Social Worker license, at least two years of experience, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work, with a Master’s preferred; the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits carefully on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure and experience match before applying.