Bilingual Licensed or IT Therapist

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI • Jefferson, WI

9d • 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. The role uses a fully implemented, home-based, trauma-informed model to help stabilize or reunify families, strengthen relationships, and address intergenerational trauma. The position is hybrid-remote and full-time, and requires fluency in Spanish and English. The therapist receives weekly individual and group supervision and support from a supervisor and team trainer while learning the evidence-based FCT model. Level 1 Certification must be completed within 12 months.

The therapist provides direct clinical treatment in accordance with FCT principles and fidelity expectations, manages a caseload of 3–5 families depending on travel, and maintains timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record system. The role involves collaboration with families, schools, county partners, and other systems. Work hours are flexible and include some evenings based on family needs, as well as participation in a rotating 24/7 caregiver coaching support system for 1–2 weekends per quarter.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the FCT model, completing Level 1 Certification within 12 months.
• Provide direct clinical treatment aligned with FCT principles and fidelity expectations, including 5 hours per week per family.
• Manage a caseload of 3–5 families, depending on travel.
• Maintain timely, 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.
• Join a rotating 24/7 caregiver coaching support system for 1–2 weekends per quarter.
• Work a flexible schedule, including some evening hours based on family needs.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible.
• Licensure and exam fee reimbursement after one year of employment for the first attempt; bi-annual renewals are covered.
• Free clinical supervision for all licensure types.
• Training support, including CEU assistance.
• 403(b) contributions.
• Annual raises.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level