School-Based Therapist- South Milwaukee District

Overview

Receive a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus When You Join Our Team of School-Based Therapists

Are you a fully licensed or in-training therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and serving your community? We are accepting resumes for a part-time School-Based Therapist in our School-Based programs with the possibility to transition into full-time. Providing mental health services within the school increases access to services for families who may not be able to go to an outpatient clinic on their own.

School-Based staff go directly into the school to provide intervention, including individual and group therapy, education/consultation for school personnel, and family therapy as needed. PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost-effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

Ideal candidates will enjoy having summers off or maintaining/reduced summer hours. Candidates should have an interest in providing services to students K-12 in a school setting. Those with experience working with schools and an understanding of family systems, the effects and treatment of children and teens who have suffered emotional trauma are preferred.

• Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments.
• Create and review client treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy in accordance with the child s treatment plans.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing family systems, mental health, parenting, and alcohol/drug issues through individual, family, or group counseling.
• Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family activities.
• Provide consultation to the child s school and school personnel as needed.
• Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients.

Position is based at assigned school locations and may require some travel to local schools. Hours vary dependent on the school hours of operation, but typical hours will occur Monday–Friday between 7:30am–5:00pm. This is a part-time position with the possibility to move into full-time (40 hours/week) with benefits, operating during the 9-month school year, with the opportunity to continue working part-time through the summer months.

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• Clinical supervision provided to complete required hours for licensure
• Mileage reimbursement
• Work culture that values the health and well-being of clients and staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

Depending on experience and license; $22.00 per hour with an in-training Wisconsin state license and $28.00 per hour with full Wisconsin state license

• All applicants must possess a Master s Degree and licensure to provide mental health therapy in the state of Wisconsin.
• Pre-licensed therapists are welcome to apply, and supervision is provided as part of the work environment.
• A minimum of 1,000 hours of clinical experience is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Salary: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

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