Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist

TELLURIAN INC•Monona, WI

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, fully licensed therapist to join our Outpatient Services team. This position is ideal for a clinician who enjoys working independently while also being part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary behavioral health team. Our outpatient clinicians work with adults experiencing a wide range of mental health, substance use, and co-occurring concerns. Clients may voluntarily seek treatment or may be involved with probation, courts, driver safety programs, or other community systems. Because of the diversity of the individuals we serve, this role provides an opportunity to deliver meaningful clinical care across a broad range of presenting needs and levels of complexity. Our approach is individualized rather than one-size-fits-all. Clinicians may incorporate evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches based on each client's needs and goals, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused interventions, Relapse prevention strategies, Harm reduction, and Other clinically appropriate therapeutic modalities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or another qualifying behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university.
Current Wisconsin LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in good standing.
Full independent clinical licensure is required. Training licenses are not being considered for this position at this time.
Experience providing psychotherapy to adults.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
Ability to independently manage an outpatient caseload and prioritize clinical responsibilities.
Ability to work effectively with clients who may have complex mental health, substance use, psychosocial, or legal concerns.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Group and family therapy opportunities, depending on program needs and clinician interest
Experience working with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
Experience working with clients who may be involved with probation, courts, driver safety programs, or other community systems.

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy to adults with mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring diagnoses.
Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and identify appropriate treatment recommendations.
Develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
Complete treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation accurately and within established timelines.
Utilize evidence-based and clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions based on client presentation, readiness for change, and treatment goals.
Assess client safety and respond appropriately to behavioral health crises, including consultation with clinical leadership when indicated.
Monitor client progress and make appropriate adjustments to treatment recommendations and level of care.
Provide education and support related to recovery, relapse prevention, mental health symptoms, coping skills, and behavior change.
Coordinate care with psychiatric providers, primary care providers, referral sources, probation or legal systems, treatment programs, and community resources when clinically appropriate and authorized by the client.
Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, case review, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Maintain clear, ethical, and professional boundaries with clients.
Maintain timely and accurate electronic health records in accordance with organizational expectations, professional standards, and applicable state and federal regulations, including Wisconsin DHS 75 requirements, when applicable.
Follow HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, professional licensing standards, organizational policies, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintain all required professional licenses, credentials, continuing education, and certifications.