Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Janesville, Wisconsin
Provide direct behavioral health services to children and adolescents, including conducting psychosocial assessments and developing treatment plans. Deliver individual, family, and group therapy while coordinating care with psychiatrists and community agencies.
This position provides direct service to patients in a Behavioral Health Program area.
Schedule: 36 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Shift: Days
Mercyhealth Henry Palmer Building - Janesville, WI
$30.59/hr - $50.33/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/OR EXPERIENCE Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other related field
Must possess all required certification and licensure per the state in which they will be practicing.
Wisconsin: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
Illinois: Lcsw, lcpc, lmft
TACT Level 2 CPR/BLS preferred
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 - $50.33
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.
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. Must hold valid state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Wisconsin or Illinois.
Market context
Wisconsin child and adolescent clinical therapist roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for mental health support in schools, clinics, and community settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree plus active Wisconsin or Illinois licensure, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of work with youth and families.
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