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Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor

Ascension·Racine, Wisconsin

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assess patient needs to develop and implement personalized, evidence-based therapy treatment plans for individuals and groups. Collaborate with families, physicians, and community providers to ensure a seamless care experience from admission to discharge.

We Are Hiring Location

  • Racine,
  • WI
  • Facility:
  • All
  • Saints
  • Hospital
  • Department:
  • Behavioral
  • Health
  • Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time What You Will Do Assess patient needs and develop personalized, evidence-based therapy treatment plans to guide individuals and groups toward recovery and long-term wellness. Administer a diverse range of individual and group therapeutic interventions, focusing on evidence-based practices to support patient mental, emotional, and behavioral health. Collaborate with patients, their families, physicians, and external community providers to create a holistic, active, and seamless care experience from admission through successful discharge. Document patient care journeys and clinical observations with thoroughness and confidentiality to ensure accurate, legally compliant records that support the multidisciplinary care team.
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • Need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration:
  • One or more of the following required: Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Supervisor credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services preferred.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or equivalent required.

Active license in the state of

WI required: LPC-IT, LPC, APSW, LCSW or equivalent. Acute care behavioral health experience preferred within a PHP or IOP. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.

To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a valid Wisconsin license (LPC, LCSW, or equivalent) and a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work. Candidates must have a high school diploma with 2 years of experience or an associate degree, with acute care behavioral health experience preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Behavioral Health
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Therapy Treatment Planning

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Racine, Wisconsin
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jun 25, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 281 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Behavioral health demand remains steady in Wisconsin

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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