Mental Health Therapist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides professional

mental health services and case management to children ranging from 5-18

years of age and their families; providing therapeutic intervention to

promote development and recovery within a natural environment. ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are

not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job

successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty

satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. -Provides

mental health therapy/treatment including individual, family and group

treatment. This would include face to face, phone contact, and written

correspondence. -Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments;

including gathering information regarding symptoms, current and previous

psychiatric medications, previous treatment or therapy, history, etc.

-Formulates diagnosis; develops treatment options with client; makes

appropriate referrals to other providers and appropriate resources

within and outside of St. Croix County DHHS. -Documents assessments,

treatment plans, reviews, referrals and discharge planning and summaries

in accordance with professional standards, agency, state and federal

guidelines. -Bills for all allowable services and submit billing as

directed. Ensures state reporting system forms and data collection are

completed on a timely basis. -Performs ongoing assessment of client for

risk of harm to self or others, including developing crisis plans and

determining level of care when necessary. -Serves as a member of the

ACCESS team including initial screening, emergency services, crisis

stabilization, referral services, and care planning in consultation with

interdisciplinary team/s. -Provides consultation, collaboration and/or

training, screening services, psychoeducational and group facilitation

to internal agency divisions and community. -Serves as a mental health

professional on the Comprehensive Community Services and other

interdisciplinary teams including ACCESS, Behavioral Health teams, CCS,

CST, CFS. -Other duties as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS -Master\'s degree in social work, clinical psychology, or

related program. -Three years\' experience working in a clinic setting

with clients. -Experience working with young children preferred. -State

of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and

Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred. -State

of Wisconsin Advanced Practice Social Worker, Marriage and Family

Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor-In Training will be

considered. License is required within 1 year of employment. -SUDS

license and/or demonstrated education or experience working with clients

affected by SUDS, preferred. -Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

training and experience, preferred. -Must successfully pass criminal and

caregiver background check. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply

Online: www.sccwi.gov