Mental Health Therapist in Training

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places:

• Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine)

• Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified')

• Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin

• Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children

• Doctors who are very active in their local communities

• Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Please apply to this role if you are a Mental Health Therapist in Training and interested in potential opportunities with Children's as an LPC-IT. While we may not be hiring for Therapists in Training at all of our locations, we will reach out to connect on current or future opportunities.

Therapist in Training Job Summary

Provides individual, group and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient setting under the supervision of a licensed therapist, supervisor, or manager while working towards completing the required 3,000 hours of supervised experience in the field. The trainee carries a caseload of clients, bills, documents and participates in all aspects of the clinic and clinical operations under close supervision and training. The requirements of the Trainee position are regulated by DHS 35 and MPSW 3, 11, and 16.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Care * Provide evidence-based clinical service that is trauma informed, client/family centered, strengths-oriented, and demonstrates cultural humility and inclusion. * Assess, diagnose, and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents. * Learn, use and implement assessment tools for both diagnostic and treatment guidance and outcomes measurement. * Assess clients/patients for suicidality, safety planning, and higher level of care needs at intake and throughout care as needed. * Develop treatment plans with the client and family, with the focus on discharge, on a quarterly basis with appropriate SMART goal setting that are regularly reviewed and discussed.

• Clinical Support * Maintain case files in Epic including progress notes, discharge summaries and other required paperwork/documentation. Coordinate required supervisor reviews and signatures of case records. * Communicate and coordinate care with client collateral contacts, i.e. school personnel, health care providers, and family members. * Maintain the required caseload for both access to care and clinical revenue generation (i.e. productivity). * Complete insurance authorization paperwork throughout the course of treatment when applicable.

• Administrative, Educational, and Team Responsibilities * Attend scheduled staff meetings and actively participate in case consultation and clinical consultation with colleagues. * Participate in a minimum of weekly, one hour supervision meetings with clinical supervisor. * Maintain positive working relationships with referral sources and community organizations. * Engage in continuous learning and development of the psychotherapy practice including trainings (as approved by supervisor), independent learning, webinars, and continual exposure to the profession. * May participate in community activities, committees, or other opportunities that support the organization’s mission and the Trainee’s educational goals.

Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required

Experience

• 1+ years prior experience in any setting interacting with children and adolescents required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Completion of all necessary documentation and fees for LPC In-Training or APSW licensure. LPC In-training or APSW licensure is required within 30-45 days of start date.

• Must complete Children’s credentialing application prior to start date.

• Will complete 3,000 hours and obtain full licensure, including exam requirements, as an LCSW or LPC within 2 years of starting the Qualified Treatment Trainee position. Extension of up to 1 year can be approved through management.

• At the end of the residency, all documentation of necessary application required for future licensure as a State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will be completed and submitted.

• Ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy under clinical supervision.

• Ability to receive and adjust to feedback.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.