Waukesha County, WI·Waukesha, Wisconsin
Provide individual, group, and family-focused clinical services to youth and families experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Deliver services through the Outpatient Mental Health and Comprehensive Community Services programs, including evening and home/school visits.
$35.09 - $48.76 WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Waukesha County Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a talented professional to join our team as a Part-Time Clinical Therapist. This position is part of the Clinical Services Division and serves clients through the DHS 75-certified Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Services Clinic, as well as the DHS 36-certified Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program. The position is located within the Counseling and Wellness Unit and focuses on serving youth and families involved in multiple systems of care. The Outpatient Clinic is a state-certified treatment facility located at the Human Services Center and operates on weekdays from 8:00am to 8:30pm. 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. Substance use dual licensure beneficial but not required. Selected candidate must be willing to work up to two evenings a week. The schedule for this position requires offering late night sessions to support youth and families during after-school and after-work hours. Late nights are defined as working until at least 6:00 p.m. The position also requires occasional travel to address barriers to services. Common examples include travel to in-home or in-school setting. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION To view the full classification specification for Clinical Therapist click here. 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. 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. 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. About Us: 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.
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 a minimum status of Advanced Practice Social Worker, LPC in Training, or LMFT in Training.
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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