Clinical Therapist (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor) (Crisis Intervention Services) - LTE
About The Position
Waukesha County's Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for an LTE Clinical Therapist (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor). This position will have a primary job assignment on the Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Services Team and will provide mobile crisis intervention services. This position is grant funded and expected to last from March 2026 - February 2027. Working hours for this position will be 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday daytime hours. A minimum of three holiday shifts per year are also required. This position is a non-benefited, temporary position. Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Services is a State Certified DHS 34 program that supports individuals across the lifespan who may be experiencing a mental health emergency or may be at risk of a mental health emergency. Crisis intervention services seeks to provide person-centered and strength-based interventions that utilize the least restrictive means necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of persons experiencing mental health or behavioral health crisis. Mobile crisis services are provided 24/7 including weekends and holidays. Shift times may need to adjust to meet program needs. Flexibility in scheduling of crisis staff may be considered.
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.
- Candidates must have Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor in Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Training, status as a minimum.
- Two years of post bachelor work experience in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational), counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area.
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology or a closely‑related field.
- Two years of professional experience in the field of mental health including one thousand hours of experience delivering services to the chronically mentally ill and their families.
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with at least four courses in sociology, social work, or psychology.
- Three years of professional experience in the field of mental health including one thousand hours of experience delivering services to the chronically mentally ill and their families.
- Master's degree from a recognized college or university in sociology, social work, psychology, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide mobile crisis intervention services.
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Job Type
Full-time
