Waukesha County, WI·Waukesha, Wisconsin
Provide individual, group, and family-focused clinical services to residents experiencing emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Work within an integrated outpatient clinic, including availability for evening shifts up to two nights per week.
$35.09 - $48.76
Waukesha County's Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for a talented professional to join its team as a Clinical Therapist. This position is located in the Clinical Services Division serving clients in the Outpatient Integrated Services Clinic. The Outpatient Clinic is a state-certified treatment facility located on the second floor of the Human Services Center and operates on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Licensed clinicians provide individual, group, and family-focused services to residents across the lifespan experiencing emotional disturbances, behavioral difficulties, substance use, mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders.
LCSW/LPC and Substance Use dual licensure preferred.
Selected candidate must be willing to work up to two (2) evenings a week.
Bilingual candidates are highly desirable
To view the full classification specification for Clinical Therapist click here [http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/media/peueudzi/clinical-therapist.pdf].
Minimum Training & Experience Requirements 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.
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Candidates must have Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor in Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Training, status as a minimum.
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Two (2) years of post bachelor work experience in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational), counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area.
Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.
Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.
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.
https://www.waukeshacounty.gov [https://www.waukeshacounty.gov]
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.
Requires a master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and at least two years of post-bachelor work experience. Candidates must hold at least an Advanced Practice Social Worker, LPC in Training, or LMFT in Training status.
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.
