Behavioral Health Therapist or Behavioral Health Therapist - In Training - Outpatient Unit

State of Wisconsin • Juneau, WI

39d • $35 - $39

About The Position

This position provides professional mental health therapy services and case management to clients and their families; provides therapeutic intervention to promote development and recovery within a natural environment. The position of Behavioral Therapist will be assigned a designated Division within the Human Services and Health Department.

Requirements

• Masters or better in Social Work or related field.
• Substance Abuse Professional certification may be required.
• Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check.
• Currently Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor within the State of Wisconsin.
• Experience in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Marriage Family Therapy and has completed a minimum of 3,000 hours of supervised therapy.
• Requirements for Behavioral Health Therapist - In Training: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Marriage Family Therapy and is in process of completing 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice under the supervision of a supervisor.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health therapy/treatment including individual, family, and group treatment. This would include face to face, phone contact, and written correspondence.
• Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments; including gathering information regarding symptoms, current, and previous psychiatric medications, previous treatment or therapy, history, etc.
• Formulates diagnosis; develops treatment options with client; makes appropriate referrals to other providers and appropriate resources within and outside of Croix County DHHS.HSH.
• Documents assessments, treatment plans, reviews, referrals, and discharge planning and summaries in accordance with professional standards, agency, State and Federal guidelines.
• Performs ongoing assessment of client for risk of harm to self or others, including developing crisis plans and determining level of care when necessary.
• Serves as a member of the intake team including initial screening, emergency services, crisis stabilization, referral services, and care planning in consultation with interdisciplinary teams. Serves as a member of the CCS, CST and CSP teams to develop treatment goals and plans based on assessment, evaluation, and agency guidelines.
• Provides consultation, collaboration, and/or training; screening services, psychoeducational and group facilitation to internal agency divisions and community.
• Monitors medication compliance by observing medication administration, watches for side effects or signs of deterioration.
• Teaches clients about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services.
• Advocates and works to coordinate services and support clients in achieving treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.
• Bills for all allowable services and submits billing as directed.
• Ensures State reporting system forms and data collection are completed on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) -available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees