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Waukesha County Human Resources
Clinical Therapist - Crisis Intervention Services (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$37,887 / year median in Wisconsin
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Clinical Therapist
- Crisis Intervention Services (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor) Waukesha County Human Resources $30.32
- $48.76 life insurance, paid time off, sick time United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha Jul 15, 2026 SALARY RANGE $30.32
- $48.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Waukesha County Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for a full-time Clinical Therapist. This position will have a primary job assignment on the Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Team and will provide mobile crisis services. Six (6) months of prior experience working for a DHS 34 crisis program is highly preferred. Work hours for this position are Sunday-Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
To view the full classification specification for Clinical Therapist click here. 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 (2) years of post bachelor work experience in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational), counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area. To view the full classification specification for Senior Mental Health Counselor click here. Minimum Training & Experience Requirements 1) Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology or a closely related field [AND] Two (2) years of professional experience in the field of mental health including one thousand (1000) hours of experience delivering services to the chronically mentally ill and their families.- OR•2) Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with at least four (4) courses in sociology, social work, or psychology [AND] three (3) years of professional experience in the field of mental health including one thousand (1000) hours of experience delivering services to the chronically mentally ill and their families.