Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Janesville, Wisconsin
The Clinical Therapist provides direct services to adult patients, including conducting assessments and developing treatment plans. They work collaboratively with patients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver behavioral health care and ensure appropriate discharge planning.
Provides behavioral health assessment, therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination services for patients experiencing mental health concerns. This role works collaboratively with patients, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and community resources to develop individualized treatment plans, support recovery goals, coordinate discharge planning, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health care.
Schedule: 36 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Shift: Days
Location: Mercyhealth Henry Palmer Building, Janesville, WI
$30.59/hr - $53.41/hr; pay is based on licensure level
Essential duties and responsibilities
Completes psychosocial assessments and treatment plans in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient prior to beginning individual, family or group therapy.
Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing patient’s identified treatment goals.
Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan and within the scope of their license.
Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist and or NP.
Provides crisis assessment and intervention.
Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician and or NP, therapists, and community agencies.
Provides appropriate discharge planning.
Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources.
Participates in clinical collaboration and or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate course of treatment.
Maintains pertinent patient data and documentation in medical record in accordance with state, TJC and Mercyhealth system guidelines.
Attends required meetings or staffing as indicated by Program Manager.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Mercy Health System, State and JCAHO policies and regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master's or Doctorate degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other related field
Wisconsin: Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselor--SAC or Clinical Substance; Abuse Counselor--CSAC
Illinois: CADC or CRADC; TACT Training Level 2; CPR/BLS preferred
Additional requirements
Passing the Driver’s License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties
WORK CONTACT GROUP Patients, families, physicians, community and regulatory agencies, and other hospital and clinic personnel.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
May supervise student interns as assigned. Requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has the potential for substantial latitude and independent action.
Supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Psychiatry staff members and/or Program Supervisor Manager.
$30.59 - $104,687.05
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/careers/]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Candidates must possess a Master's or Doctorate degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field, along with the necessary state licensure. Additional certifications such as TACT Training Level 2 and CPR/BLS are preferred.
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.
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