Clinical Therapist - Project Thrive

Overview

At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive.

Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma.

That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years.

Job Purpose: Our next Clinical Therapist – Project Thrive will provide evidenced based treatment in a community setting to ensure wellness and stability for youth and families.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent, LCSW or LPC required.
• Two years post masters experience providing individual, child, group and family therapy preferred.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines;
  Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.

• Provides effective clinical services to caseload of clients through the school-based clinic branch.
• Individual, family and group therapy, which facilitate maintenance of clients in his/her home school district.
• Develops and effectively implements treatment plans in conjunction with the client, his/her parent(s), and school personnel.
• Demonstrates client progress on treatment plan goals.
• Employs a trauma informed care perspective in treatment.
• Demonstrates family investment and participation in treatment planning and ongoing treatment.
• Assists clients in crisis resolution and de-escalation through developing appropriate crisis plan.
• Documents timely and to meet standards of licensure, regulations, and best practice models.
• Utilizes evidence-based treatment tools and skills appropriately and effectively.

• Provides individualized and specific recommendations to school and treatment teams.
• Builds positive relationships with schools and collateral providers.
• Networks appropriately within a school build relationship with people in diverse roles and maintain referral pathways.
• Develops innovative interventions and assists in implementation.

• Develops a network of community support and resources and connects clients with these resources as appropriate.
• Facilitates client access to community resources and makes referrals as needed.
• Assisting in utilization of these resources to resolve problems that impede optimal functioning of the family.

• All documentation is completed within the regulatory standard guidelines.
• Reviews the regulatory standards of DHS 75.50, DHS 95 and S 51.61 and abides by all standards.
• Meets program goals and expectations for volume and quality of work performed.

• Identifies and provides information to potential referral sources in the community.
• Assists in achieving program strategic goals for growth through identifying service gaps and opportunities in the community.
• Completes and maintains all needed case record documentation
• Maintains good standing in clinical licensure and completes are required trainings for renewal.

• All employees will be evaluated on their demonstration of a consistent commitment to the Agency’s Seven Essential Ingredients, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and engagement in the strategic initiatives of the organization. This will be measured by their active participation in committees and work groups, and by their communication and practice within their daily work and in the community.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and learning as…