School-Based Therapist - Washington County School Districts

Are you a Wisconsin State Licensed or In Training Therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and serving your community? We are now accepting resumes for part-time School-Based Therapists in our Washington County School-Based programs! Professional Services Group provides school-based services in various counties and school districts. Our programs work with children and their families who are struggling with academic and behavioral concerns within the school environment.

Providing mental health services within the school increases access to services for families who may not be able to go to an outpatient clinic on their own. School-Based staff go directly into the school to provide intervention, including: individual and group therapy, education/consultation and collaboration for school personnel, and family therapy as needed.

PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

Ideal candidates will enjoy having summers off or reduced summer hours. Part-time summer hours are available in addition to those associated with the 9-month salary. Candidates should have an interest in providing services to students K-12 in a school setting. Those with experience with working with schools and an understanding of family systems, the effects and treatment of children and teens who have suffered emotional trauma are also preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES OF OUR SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST:

• Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments.
• Create and review client treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy in accordance with the child's treatment plans.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing family system, mental health, parenting, and alcohol/drug issues through individual, family, or group counseling.
• Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family activities.
• Provide consultation to the child's school and school personnel as needed.
• Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients.

LOCATION AND HOURS: Position is based at assigned school locations and are dependent on the location and districts. This position may require travel to multiple schools during the school day with mileage reimbursement.

This position will start at part-time hours with the possibility of building up to full-time hours. Hours vary depending on school hours of operation but typically will occur Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30-5:00pm. Position operates during 9-month school year, with the opportunity to continue working part-time through summer months.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• Clinical supervision provided to complete required hours for licensure
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

SALARY: Depending on experience and licensure; $22.00 per hour for training licenses and $28.00 per hour for fully licensed therapist.

REQUIREMENTS:

• All applicants must possess a Master's Degree and licensure to provide mental health therapy in the State of Wisconsin; LPC, LPC-IT, APSW, or LCSW or be eligible to obtain one.
• Pre-licensed therapists are also welcome to apply, and supervision is provided as part of the work environment.