Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is looking for a dedicated and passionate Therapist to join our Family Preservation Team! This role would be working primarily in Lincoln, Langlade, Marathon, Taylor, Wood, and Portage Counties. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in the lives of children and families we serve, this full-time, benefit-eligible position could be your next career move!

The Family Preservation Program works with individuals enrolled in Comprehensive Community Services and their families. Our goal is to provide consumer-driven, community-based services to help strengthen families and improve their relationships, helping them achieve their goals through individualized and family therapy.

As a therapist in training or licensed therapist with Family Preservation Services/CCS you will:

• Provide in-home family therapy services to adult or youth clients and their families.
• Conduct assessments of client needs using clinical interview, objective diagnostic tools.
• Develop treatment plan collaboratively with client and other providers
• Provide agreed upon and necessary therapeutic services, keeping with strength-based, evidence-based best practice
• Complete required documentation within required timelines
• Attend client recovery team meetings
• Actively participate in clinical supervision

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Social Work with Mental Health concentration, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related program is required.
• Practicum experience, through your degree program, related to services LSS provides is required.
• Eligibility for training license by meeting criteria set for by WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Experience providing psychotherapy services to families and individuals

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have or be eligible to receive state licensure “in training” as an Advanced Practice Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor as applicable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.

COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:

• Basic computer knowledge and application required. LSS uses Microsoft Office applications. Additional application training provided.

TRAVEL: Daily travel is required.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible for loan forgiveness after 10 years of on-time payments through an income-based repayment plan.
• Free Clinical Supervision provided
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial Benefits: Flex Spending Accounts, 403B contributions, annual raises, and mileage reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for in-service training, staff meetings, and professional seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Service Awards and Recognition: Celebrating your dedication and achievements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Hybrid Remote
• Flexible Schedule: Work a flexible schedule that may include evening hours to meet client needs.
• Travel and Community Engagement: Travel within the community to provide services in various locations (home, school, office).
• Physical Activity: Frequent bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required.

WHY JOIN LSS:

At Lutheran Social Services, we believe in empowering our employees to succeed and grow. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter. By joining our team, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to ensuring that no one is excluded from our communities, and everyone has what they need to live independently and thrive.

Take this opportunity to make a real difference in your community. Apply now and be a part of something bigger with Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI!

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Master Degree

Master Degree

Master Degree

Master Degree

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Preferred

Advanced Pract Soc Worker

Lic. Mar. & Fam Ther IT

Lic. Prof Counselor IT

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