Bilingual Licensed or IT Therapist

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan•West Allis, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is hiring a bilingual therapist for its Family Centered Treatment (FCT) team, serving Milwaukee, Sheboygan, and Jefferson counties. FCT is a fully implemented, home-based, trauma-informed model that supports family stabilization or reunification by helping families identify practical solutions, strengthen relationships, and interrupt intergenerational trauma. The work is grounded in recognizing and building on families’ strengths. The therapist provides direct clinical treatment according to FCT principles and fidelity expectations, with a target of five hours per week per family. The role carries a small caseload of three to five families, depending on travel. The therapist learns and applies the FCT model and completes Level 1 Certification within 12 months, with support from a supervisor and team trainer. The position includes weekly individual and team supervision, peer review, and participation in a rotating 24/7 caregiver coaching support system. The schedule is flexible and includes some evening hours based on family needs; coaching coverage includes one to two weekends per quarter. This is a hybrid-remote, full-time position requiring fluency in Spanish and English. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
Practicum experience related to LSS services.
Fluency in both Spanish and English.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Eligibility for training or full licensure under Wisconsin DSPS requirements.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical treatment aligned with Family Centered Treatment principles and meet model fidelity expectations of five hours per week per family.
Manage a caseload of three to five families, depending on travel.
Learn and apply the FCT model and complete Level 1 Certification within 12 months.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record system.
Collaborate with families, schools, county partners, and other systems to support treatment success.
Participate in weekly individual and team supervision, including peer review.
Participate in a rotating 24/7 caregiver coaching support system, covering one to two weekends per quarter.
Work a flexible schedule that includes some evening hours based on family needs.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
Licensure and exam fee coverage, with full reimbursement after one year of employment for the first attempt.
Bi-annual renewals covered.
Free clinical supervision for all licensure types.
Robust training support, including CEU assistance.
403B contributions.
Annual raises.
Mileage reimbursement.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time staff receive 50% reimbursement for licensure and exam fees.