DBT Therapist - In Training

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non‑profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two‑state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission‑driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

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Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is looking for a full‑time, benefit‑eligible Therapist – In Training to work with children, adults and families in community settings with our Family Preservation Program.

Referrals come from county CCS programs, county Children Protective Services programs, and the Department of Corrections (DOC). Our therapists meet with children, adults, and families in community settings, including the home and school to literally and figuratively meet the client where they are at. This position will be providing mental health and substance use treatment to clients we are supporting. All services provided require the use of counseling skills and treatment practices to help clients overcome barriers related to the client’s individual needs.

All work, travel and documentation time is compensable.

• 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.

• 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 by the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Experience providing psychotherapy services to families and individuals.

• 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.

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

Daily travel may be required. Travel will be done throughout Milwaukee County.

• 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…