Clinical Therapist (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor) (Crisis Intervention Services) - LTE

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

18h•$30 - $49

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. Why Come Work for HHS? CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION The department may choose to fill this position as a Clinical Therapist. The Clinical Therapist classification specification can be viewed here. The 2026 salary range for Clinical Therapist is: $35.09 - $48.76. Clinical Therapist Minimum Training & Experience Requirements: 1. 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. 2. Candidates must have Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor in Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Training, status as a minimum. 3. Two years of post bachelor work experience in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational), counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area. The department may choose to underfill this position as a Senior Mental Health Counselor. The Senior Mental Health Counselor classification specification can be viewed here. The 2026 salary range for Senior Mental Health Counselor is: $30.32 - $42.11. Senior Mental Health Counselor Minimum Training & Experience Requirements: 1. a. Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology or a closely‑related field. 1. b. 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. - OR- 2. a. Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with at least four courses in sociology, social work, or psychology. 2. b. 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. 3. 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. About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site café and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs. EEO: Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. If you have any recruitment questions or if you need an accommodation during the selection process because of a disability, please contact our office at 262-548-7044. Applicant Policy We are committed to service and find purpose in the work we do for our community! Check out our comprehensive benefits including an onsite health and wellness clinic! We value personal and professional development!

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 and 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. - OR- Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with at least four courses in sociology, social work, or psychology and 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.