Clinical Therapist (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor) (Crisis Intervention Services - Embedded in the Sheriff's Department)

Waukesha County•Waukesha, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County's Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for a regular full-time Clinical Therapist (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor). Candidates must be able to obtain licensure (APSW, LPC-IT, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) within 6 months of hire. This work assignment is part of the Crisis Intervention Team and will function as an embedded clinician in the Sheriff’s Department and will provide mobile crisis services. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-10:00pm. 6 months of prior work experience in a DHS 34 crisis services program highly preferred.

Requirements

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.
Must have Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor in Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Training, status as a minimum.
Two (2) years of post bachelor work experience in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational), counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area.
Must be able to obtain licensure (APSW, LPC-IT, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) within 6 months of hire.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

6 months of prior work experience in a DHS 34 crisis services program highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide mobile crisis services as an embedded clinician in the Sheriff’s Department.
Function as part of the Crisis Intervention Team.

Benefits

health/dental/vision insurance
life insurance
generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
pay for performance system
performance-based merit increases
non-base performance awards
employee wellness program
on-site health & wellness clinic