Clinical Therapist- Comprehensive Community Services

About the position

Our next Clinical Therapist – CCS Milwaukee will be The Clinical Therapist - CCS role is responsible for providing psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and supportive collateral services to youth and families in clients' homes or at community based locations.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective clinical services to caseload of clients in clients' homes or at community based locations.
• Individual, family and group therapy, which facilitates maintenance of clients in least restrictive environment .
• Understands a variety of modalities and interventions and has the ability to integrate into therapy depending on the needs of the client.
• Develops and effectively implements treatment plans in conjunction with the client, his/her parent(s) or caregiver, and county, and school personnel as appropriate.
• Sets appropriate expectations for family involvement upon admission.
• Demonstrates family investment and participation in treatment planning and ongoing treatment.
• Assists families in crisis resolution and de-escalation through developing appropriate crisis plan.
• Develops effective therapeutic relationships with families through face-to-face meetings and phone consultation.
• Develops a network of community and school support, resources and connects clients with these resources as appropriate.
• Engages both formal and natural supports to create a comprehensive system of support as needed.
• Helps the individual and family negotiate access to services and resources in the community and minimize barriers.
• Assisting in utilization of these resources to resolve problems that impede optimal functioning of the family.
• Collaborates and consults with other service providers or professionals involved in the client’s life.
• Networks appropriately within a school or community Agency to build relationships with people .
• Demonstrates relationship building and information sharing supporting a collaborative system of care.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement of the program through the development of innovative programming in response to community needs..
• Assists in achieving program strategic goals for growth through identifying service gaps and opportunities in the community .
• Demonstrates a high level of independence and self-direction in management of workload.
• Completes and maintains all needed case record documentation within expected timelines.
• All employees will be evaluated on their demonstration of a consistent commitment to the Agency’s Seven Essential Ingredients, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and engagement in the strategic initiatives of the organization. This will be measured by their active participation in committees, workgroups, and by their communication and practice within their daily work and in the community.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and learning as required.
• Other duties as assigned, including serving in a coverage role for other department members.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Art Therapy or similar required.
• LPC-IT, LMFT-IT, APSW, or ATR-P required; LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or ATR preferred.
• Graduated from an accredited Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Art Therapy Program.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines; Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cultural differences among diverse groups and the need to adapt service provision to match these differences in respectful ways.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years post masters experience providing individual, child, group and family art therapy preferred.
• LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or ATR preferred.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Wellpoint employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.