Therapist - In Training

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and / or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Description

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Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is looking for a part-time, benefit eligible Therapist - In Training to work with children, adults and families in community settings with our Family Preservation Program! This is a part-time, 32 hour per week, benefit eligible opportunity.

Referrals come from county CCS programs, county Children Protective Services programs, and the Department of Corrections (DOC). Our therapists meet with children, adults, and families in community settings, including the home, and school to literally and figuratively meet the client where they are at. This position will be providing mental health and substance use treatment to clients we are supporting. All services provided require the use of counseling skills and treatment practices to help clients overcome barriers related based on the client's individual needs. All work, travel and documentation time is compensable.

As a therapist in training or licensed therapist with Family Preservation Services / CCS you will :

• Provide in-home family therapy services to adult or youth clients and their families.
• Conduct assessments of client needs using clinical interview, objective diagnostic tools.
• Develop treatment plan collaboratively with client and other providers
• Provide agreed upon and necessary therapeutic services, keeping with strength-based, evidence-based best practice
• Complete required documentation within required timelines
• Attend client recovery team meetings
• Actively participate in clinical supervision

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

COMPUTER SKILLS / TECHNOLOGY :

TRAVEL : Daily travel may be required. Travel will be done to the following counties : Polk, Washburn, and Burnette counties.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WHY JOIN LSS :

At Lutheran Social Services, we believe in empowering our employees to succeed and grow. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter. By joining our team, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to ensuring that no one is excluded from our communities, and everyone has what they need to live independently and thrive.

Take this opportunity to make a real difference in your community. Apply now and be a part of something bigger with Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI!

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Qualifications

Education Master Degree of Social Work (preferred)

Master Degree of Marriage & Family Therapy (preferred)

Master Degree of Counseling (preferred)

Master Degree of Psychology (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications Advanced Pract Soc Worker (preferred)

Driver's License (required)

Lic. Mar. & Fam Ther IT (preferred)

Lic. Prof Counselor IT (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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