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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION TITLE: Psychotherapist - Jail
LOCATION: Winnebago County Jail
HIRING RANGE: $78,360 - $87,068/Yr. (2027 Rate)
STATUS: Full-time
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
WORK HOURS: 8am – 4:30pm, M-F
DEPARTMENT: Human Services – Behavioral Health Services
PAY BASIS: Salaried
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
Evaluates, diagnoses, and coordinates services for individuals placed in the Winnebago County Jail who are experiencing various degrees of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and severe mental health problems. Provides occasional consultative, educational, and informational service to the public and jail staff as part of the Department’s overall preventative mission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Provides effective and efficient psychotherapy for individuals, and groups according to professionally accepted treatment protocols. Knowledge of Chapter 51 processes and how to initiate an Emergency Detention.
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Effectively manages assigned consumers to assure that other relevant service needs are identified and addressed, including making referrals to other units, agencies, or facilities when indicated and completing all required documentation and other record-keeping requirements in an efficient and timely manner so that consumer services are not delayed.
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Ensures that pertinent case information is shared with supervisor and other relevant staff for purposes of risk management, quality improvement, and compliance with relevant Federal, State, and County mandates as they apply to the provision of services.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Screens new referrals for agency services and assist them in setting up services when indicated.
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Conducts interviews with assigned individuals for evaluation and diagnostic purposes.
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Obtains pertinent information from other community resources in developing individual treatment plans.
-
Thoroughly assesses individual strengths, needs, and safety/risk factors with sensitivity to their past traumatic experiences and incorporate these into an appropriate treatment plan in partnership with the individual.
-
Consults with other therapists, crisis workers and members of the total treatment team for purposes of evaluation, treatment planning, case coordination, and case transfer to other team members.
-
Ensures that confidentiality regarding consumers and other office business is maintained at all times.
-
Documents services provided within the consumer’s case records using formats spelled out in the clinic’s policies and procedures.
-
Completes various forms required for insurance authorization, disability determination, program eligibility, service tracking, and other purposes.
-
Collaborates with other community professionals and agencies on consumer-specific service-related questions and concerns.
-
Gives presentations as requested to interested community groups and organizations on mental health related topics as part of department’s effort to provide the community with education and information services.
-
Acquires continuing professional education to keep current on new theory and practice and to maintain relevant licensure.
-
Presents agency in-services as requested on topics of interest and expertise that are relevant to the agency's overall mission.
-
Participates in various crisis staffing and agency meetings as needed.
-
Addresses and resolves conflict and manages stress in a professional manner, including actively engaging in professional and personal activities which help mitigate the impact of secondary traumatic stress.
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Knowledge or interest in Trauma Informed Care principles and practices, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive, healthy work culture.
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Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
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Reports to the Crisis Supervisor.
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Works with other crisis team members, departmental staff, outside agencies, and members of the public.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:
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Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related human service field.
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Qualified and licensed as a Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist. Or qualified to obtain Qualified Therapist in Training certificate within 6 months of hire.
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At least 3,000 hours of verified supervised clinical experience. If hired as a Qualified Therapist in Training, must pass full licensure exam within 3 years of date of hire.
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Minimum of three years of supervised psychotherapy services preferred.
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Requires qualification under Wisconsin Caregivers Law, Wisconsin Act 27.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to assess, provide differential diagnosis, and develop appropriate treatment plans for consumers of all ages having a variety of psychological, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and serious mental disorders.
-
Ability to provide psychotherapy using a variety of treatment modalities and treatment strategies for a variety of psychological, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and serious mental disorders.
-
Have a working knowledge of psychotropic medications and their use in the treatment of mental health disorders.
-
Ability to work comfortably with and manage risk for consumers having various high-risk conditions, such as suicidal thoughts, violent impulses, sexual perversions, uncontrolled substance dependencies, etc.
-
Ability to work closely with a variety of professionals from various disciplines as part of a total treatment team.
-
Ability to accept and utilize supervision and direction while working within an agency team structure.
-
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
-
Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced and sometimes hectic clinic setting.
-
Ability to effectively plan and organize one’s work so that required timelines are met.
-
Ability to address and resolve conflict and manage stress in a professional manner, including by actively engaging in professional and personal activities which help mitigate the impact of secondary traumatic stress.
-
Possession of good documentation skills regarding consumer records, including the possession of basic computer skills and the ability to utilize computer programs to document and track service activity.
-
Work hour flexibility is required based on case needs and may include up to two evenings per week.
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Ability to pass all of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office standards for employment.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to perform most work from a sedentary position.
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Ability to function in situations encountered in a normal office setting.
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Ability to use standard office equipment including telephone, computer, printer, photocopier, and scanner.
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Ability to freely move in the community including access to a vehicle.
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Posting Start: 10/29/2026
Posting End: 12/31/2027
SALARY RANGE: $78,360.00 - $87,068.00
POSITION TITLE: Psychotherapist - Jail
LOCATION: Winnebago County Jail
HIRING RANGE: $78,360 - $87,068/Yr. (2027 Rate)
STATUS: Full-time
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
WORK HOURS: 8am – 4:30pm, M-F
DEPARTMENT: Human Services – Behavioral Health Services
PAY BASIS: Salaried
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
Evaluates, diagnoses, and coordinates services for individuals placed in the Winnebago County Jail who are experiencing various degrees of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and severe mental health problems. Provides occasional consultative, educational, and informational service to the public and jail staff as part of the Department’s overall preventative mission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-
Provides effective and efficient psychotherapy for individuals, and groups according to professionally accepted treatment protocols. Knowledge of Chapter 51 processes and how to initiate an Emergency Detention.
-
Effectively manages assigned consumers to assure that other relevant service needs are identified and addressed, including making referrals to other units, agencies, or facilities when indicated and completing all required documentation and other record-keeping requirements in an efficient and timely manner so that consumer services are not delayed.
-
Ensures that pertinent case information is shared with supervisor and other relevant staff for purposes of risk management, quality improvement, and compliance with relevant Federal, State, and County mandates as they apply to the provision of services.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
-
Screens new referrals for agency services and assist them in setting up services when indicated.
-
Conducts interviews with assigned individuals for evaluation and diagnostic purposes.
-
Obtains pertinent information from other community resources in developing individual treatment plans.
-
Thoroughly assesses individual strengths, needs, and safety/risk factors with sensitivity to their past traumatic experiences and incorporate these into an appropriate treatment plan in partnership with the individual.
-
Consults with other therapists, crisis workers and members of the total treatment team for purposes of evaluation, treatment planning, case coordination, and case transfer to other team members.
-
Ensures that confidentiality regarding consumers and other office business is maintained at all times.
-
Documents services provided within the consumer’s case records using formats spelled out in the clinic’s policies and procedures.
-
Completes various forms required for insurance authorization, disability determination, program eligibility, service tracking, and other purposes.
-
Collaborates with other community professionals and agencies on consumer-specific service-related questions and concerns.
-
Gives presentations as requested to interested community groups and organizations on mental health related topics as part of department’s effort to provide the community with education and information services.
-
Acquires continuing professional education to keep current on new theory and practice and to maintain relevant licensure.
-
Presents agency in-services as requested on topics of interest and expertise that are relevant to the agency's overall mission.
-
Participates in various crisis staffing and agency meetings as needed.
-
Addresses and resolves conflict and manages stress in a professional manner, including actively engaging in professional and personal activities which help mitigate the impact of secondary traumatic stress.
-
Knowledge or interest in Trauma Informed Care principles and practices, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive, healthy work culture.
-
Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
-
Reports to the Crisis Supervisor.
-
Works with other crisis team members, departmental staff, outside agencies, and members of the public.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:
-
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related human service field.
-
Qualified and licensed as a Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist. Or qualified to obtain Qualified Therapist in Training certificate within 6 months of hire.
-
At least 3,000 hours of verified supervised clinical experience. If hired as a Qualified Therapist in Training, must pass full licensure exam within 3 years of date of hire.
-
Minimum of three years of supervised psychotherapy services preferred.
-
Requires qualification under Wisconsin Caregivers Law, Wisconsin Act 27.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-
Ability to assess, provide differential diagnosis, and develop appropriate treatment plans for consumers of all ages having a variety of psychological, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and serious mental disorders.
-
Ability to provide psychotherapy using a variety of treatment modalities and treatment strategies for a variety of psychological, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and serious mental disorders.
-
Have a working knowledge of psychotropic medications and their use in the treatment of mental health disorders.
-
Ability to work comfortably with and manage risk for consumers having various high-risk conditions, such as suicidal thoughts, violent impulses, sexual perversions, uncontrolled substance dependencies, etc.
-
Ability to work closely with a variety of professionals from various disciplines as part of a total treatment team.
-
Ability to accept and utilize supervision and direction while working within an agency team structure.
-
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
-
Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced and sometimes hectic clinic setting.
-
Ability to effectively plan and organize one’s work so that required timelines are met.
-
Ability to address and resolve conflict and manage stress in a professional manner, including by actively engaging in professional and personal activities which help mitigate the impact of secondary traumatic stress.
-
Possession of good documentation skills regarding consumer records, including the possession of basic computer skills and the ability to utilize computer programs to document and track service activity.
-
Work hour flexibility is required based on case needs and may include up to two evenings per week.
-
Ability to pass all of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office standards for employment.
Physical Requirements:
-
Ability to perform most work from a sedentary position.
-
Ability to function in situations encountered in a normal office setting.
-
Ability to use standard office equipment including telephone, computer, printer, photocopier, and scanner.
-
Ability to freely move in the community including access to a vehicle.
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Posting Start: 10/29/2026
Posting End: 12/31/2027
SALARY RANGE: $78,360.00 - $87,068.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Psychotherapist
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
PERM certification requires your employer to document that you meet the minimum requirements for the posted role. Confirm your foreign clinical training and supervised hours are credentialed by the relevant state licensing board before your employer files.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and VA facilities regularly sponsor psychotherapists through PERM because their HR and legal infrastructure supports the multi-step process. Private practices rarely have the administrative capacity to manage DOL audits.
Search sponsoring employers by role using Migrate Mate
Filter by psychotherapist and related clinical titles to find employers with active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employer-level PERM data so you can prioritize outreach to organizations that have already navigated the process for this role.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your job offer
Your employer must offer at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location before filing the PERM application. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for psychotherapist roles in your target metro area.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility for clinical roles
EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or higher in psychology or a related clinical field. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's plus licensure. Your employer's attorney determines the classification based on the minimum requirements written into the PERM job description.
Request concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 where eligible
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, ask your employer to file the I-140 and your I-485 adjustment of status application together. Concurrent filing lets you obtain work authorization and travel permission while USCIS adjudicates your green card.
Green Card Psychotherapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do psychotherapist roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer defines the minimum requirements. EB-2 covers positions that genuinely require a master's degree or higher in a clinical field such as counseling psychology or clinical social work. EB-3 applies to roles where a bachelor's degree plus licensure satisfies the minimum. Your employer's immigration attorney drafts the PERM job description to reflect the actual position requirements, and that description determines the category.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a psychotherapist?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 65,000 registrations annually and subject to a lottery, while PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process involves a DOL-supervised labor market test that typically takes six to twelve months before the employer can file the I-140 petition. Green card sponsorship is permanent; H-1B must be renewed every three years.
What licensing documents does a foreign-trained psychotherapist need for the PERM process?
You'll need a valid state clinical license issued by the relevant licensing board in the state where you'll be employed, an evaluation of your foreign academic credentials confirming U.S. degree equivalency, and documentation of your supervised clinical hours. The employer's PERM application must demonstrate you meet every minimum requirement listed in the certified job description, so gaps in licensure or credential evaluation can stall the DOL filing.
How can I find psychotherapist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Search by job title on Migrate Mate, which aggregates employer-level PERM filing data so you can identify organizations that have already sponsored psychotherapists or similar licensed clinical roles. Targeting employers with an established filing history significantly reduces the risk that your sponsorship will stall due to an employer's unfamiliarity with the DOL labor certification requirements.
Can a private therapy practice sponsor a psychotherapist for a green card?
Technically yes, but it's uncommon. PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment campaign, respond to any audit requests, and coordinate with an immigration attorney throughout the I-140 stage. Most solo and small-group practices lack the administrative capacity and financial resources to sustain a multi-year sponsorship process. Hospital systems, large behavioral health networks, and community mental health centers are far more likely to have existing PERM infrastructure.