Licensed Therapist - Family Centered Treatment

Overview

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. LSS serves more than 125,000 clients annually and offers programs including outpatient behavioral health management, adoptions, elder and family services, community corrections programs, and support for adults with disabilities and mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, LSS invites compassionate, mission-driven individuals to apply.

Join Our Team as a Licensed Therapist! Now providing a $2000 sign-on bonus for new Therapist colleagues. The Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Team seeks a dedicated Therapist to join our full-time, benefit-eligible role. The FCT team provides individual and team supervision weekly as part of an evidenced-based model. Get paid for what you work, not what you bill, including travel time.

Additional compensation incentives apply when FCT training is complete and productivity expectations are met.

Responsibilities will service Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, and Milwaukee counties.

The FCT team uses a home-based, evidenced-based trauma treatment model to stabilize or reunify families. Our goal is to help families identify practical solutions to stay together in the community and to address inter-generational trauma. We believe recipients are great people with tremendous internal strengths and resources.

• Work a flexible weekly schedule that includes some evening hours for client appointments, based on client/family availability.
• Learn the evidenced-based framework of FCT and complete Level 1 Certification within 12 months of hire, supported by the supervisor and team trainer.
• Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with FCT principles and practices for assigned cases; meet fidelity requirements for treatment intensity (5 hours per week per family). Caseloads vary from 3-5 families, depending on travel.
• Maintain clear, concise, and timely documentation in an Electronic Health Record system to meet state, county, and evidence-based practice standards.
• Collaborate with relevant systems and key participants to ensure buy-in and cooperation throughout FCT treatment.
• Participate in weekly individual and team supervision and provide constructive feedback to team members, including peer reviews.
• Participate in a rotating 24/7 caregiver coaching support system (1-2 weekends per quarter).

• Background Check Required
• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Social Work with Mental Health concentration, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related program is required.
• Experience:
  
  Practicum experience related to LSS services is required.
• Licenses:
  Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; active licensure as a LPC, LCSW, or MFT through Wisconsin DSPS.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  See above plus required licensure details as applicable.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF):
  Eligible for loan forgiveness after 10 years of on-time payments through an income-based repayment plan.
• Licensure and Exam Fees:
  If employed 1 year or more, full reimbursement for licensure and/or exam costs for your first attempt; bi-annual renewals paid. For part-time employees, half of licensure/exam costs and bi-annual renewals.
• Maintain a state license in a mental health or substance abuse field.
• Clinical Supervision and Consultation:
  Free, robust clinical supervision supporting licensure and employee development.
• Training:
  Support for ongoing growth and continuing education (CEU credits).
• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision.
• Financial Benefits:
  
  Flex Spending Accounts, 403B contributions, annual raises, and mileage reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off:
  Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays.
• Professional Development:
  In-service training, staff meetings, and seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Service Awards and Recognition.

• Flexible schedule, including evenings to meet client needs.
• Travel within the community to provide services in…