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Jefferson County

Psychotherapist Child Welfare Families

Pay: $33.74–$37.60/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Jefferson, WI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

$60,620 / year median in Wisconsin

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Psychotherapist Child Welfare Families Jefferson County $33.74 - $37.60 per hour - Benefit Highlights

Health insurance
Health insurance opt Out Plan
Dental & Vision insurance
Life insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
Health Savings Account
Deferred Compensation Program
2026 Gold Certified Family Friend United States, Wisconsin, Jefferson 311 South Center Avenue (Show on map) Jul 31, 2026 ABOUT

HUMAN SERVICES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County Human Services, Outpatient Mental Health and AODA Clinic, seeks a caring and compassionate Psychotherapist to provide mental health and substance use intervention services to the County's Child Welfare Families. 40 hours per week, with flexibility to provide evening individual and group psychotherapy sessions as needed.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PSYCHOTHERAPIST

The clinic needs another Psychotherapist to join the team that will provide Mental Health and Substance Use Intervention services. To be successful in this position, you will be focusing on the below responsibilities: Performs comprehensive assessments, provide individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidenced based treatment with children and adults involved with child welfare to include both mental health and substance use treatment. Performs crisis risk assessments/suicide risk assessments and evaluate client's safety. Interview and develop crisis and safety plans. Provides ongoing assessments, responds to crisis situations appropriately, and implements crisis plan using effective strategies and practices. Provides case management. Participates in Child Welfare team meetings and communicate with Child Welfare team members regularly. Provides consultation to Child Welfare stakeholders Performs variety of other necessary tasks.

Requirements:

Master's degree in social work or related field. One to two years of experience and professional licensure.

Preferred Requirements:

Complete all necessary FCT training and requirements to be a certified Family Centered Treatment Clinician through the Family Centered Treatment Foundation. Valid driver's license Eligibility licensure includes: 1. Professional Counselor 2. Licensed Clinical Social Worker 3. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist