Unit Therapist

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February 5th, 2026, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicant submissions

Unit Therapist

Department: Children, Youth, and Family Services

Annual Salary Range: $59,280 - $88,878.40

The Unit Therapist will provide individual sessions and group therapy to justice-involved youth in a secure setting, preferably utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This position is essential to the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth programming. The Unit Therapist will collaborate with the youth treatment teams to support group facilitation and crisis services when needed.

• Deliver individual therapy through a DBT model to youth, with ongoing sessions during the community phase, as well as family therapy. Complete intake and necessary assessments.
• Offer consultations and recommendations post-release to the youth s treatment team. Collaborate with Human Services Workers to ensure delivery of services and team cohesion. Provide ancillary support as needed.
• Participate in virtual and in-person meetings with various disciplines to enhance and build the DBT program.
• Prepare intakes, evaluations, case notes, treatment plans, and other documentation.
• Support groups and deliver programming on milieu as needed, with weekend and evening group coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current resident of Wisconsin
• Valid Wisconsin driver s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle; maintained throughout employment.
• Master s degree in Social Work, Counseling or a closely related field is required.
• At least one (1) year of recent experience working as a Psychotherapist or Youth Counselor is required.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Must be available for first and second shift, with occasional overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

• Certification as a Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin (preferred).
• Experience delivering Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is preferred.

Knowledge of ethics, theories, methods, treatments and techniques of psychiatric social work and counseling; oral and written communication skills; knowledge of health services for children and adolescents; knowledge of community resources in health and social services; knowledge of mental disorders and diseases; knowledge of laws governing mental commitments; skill in interviewing patients and family members and assessing their needs; ability to work as part of a mental health or health care team;

ability to work with people of all social, economic and educational levels; ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships; ability to work effectively with staff, patients, families, and agencies.

This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates should submit a full account of their training and experience (e.g., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may be asked to take additional tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

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