Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Wisconsin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in behavioral health, child welfare, school-based services, and integrated healthcare systems, with demand strong at every level from newly licensed clinicians to senior practitioners. The largest hiring activity centers on Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where established employers such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Aurora Health Care maintain significant social work departments. Outpatient mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and hospital discharge planning are the most consistently in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityMadison, WI
Cities hiring5
Work type50% Hybrid
Top credentialMaster's degree in social work

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
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LifeStance Health
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
LifeStance Health
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
$84k - $113k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
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LifeStance Health
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
LifeStance Health
Madison, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$84k - $113k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
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LifeStance Health
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
LifeStance Health
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
$84k - $113k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic
Part time -School-based Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social worker
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Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic
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Part time -School-based Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social worker
Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$32 - $36/hr
On-Site

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Behavioral Health Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker In-Training (LCSW-IT)
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Behavioral Health Clinic
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Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker In-Training (LCSW-IT)
Behavioral Health Clinic
Madison, Wisconsin
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
11-50

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Madison
2 jobs
Ripon
1 job
Waukesha
1 job
Brookfield
1 job
Lake Geneva
1 job

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

LifeStance Health
LifeStance Health3 open roles
Presence
Presence1 open role
Behavioral Health Clinic
Behavioral Health Clinic1 open role

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed clinical social worker jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Active Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential issued by the Wisconsin DSPS
  • Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited graduate program
  • Two or more years of post-graduate supervised clinical social work experience
  • Demonstrated experience conducting psychosocial assessments and individual therapy
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong knowledge of Wisconsin Medicaid documentation and billing standards

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin?

To become a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin, you must earn a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, complete the required post-graduate supervised clinical hours, and pass the ASWB Clinical examination. Licensure is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which oversees all social work credentials in the state. After passing the exam and meeting the supervision requirement, you apply directly through DSPS to receive your Wisconsin LCSW credential.

Which companies hire licensed clinical social workers in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin licensed clinical social worker roles are posted by LifeStance Health, Presence, and Behavioral Health Clinic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's major health systems, county human services departments, and community mental health centers are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings across the state.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most licensed clinical social worker jobs?

Madison, Ripon, and Waukesha have the most licensed clinical social worker openings in Wisconsin right now. Milwaukee and Madison drive the largest share of postings because of their concentration of major health systems, university-affiliated hospitals, and county behavioral health agencies, while Green Bay's growing regional medical presence and Aurora and ThedaCare facilities support strong demand in the Fox Valley corridor.

Are there remote licensed clinical social worker jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because clinical social work often involves in-person assessment, crisis intervention, and coordination with care teams. About 67% of licensed clinical social worker openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the roles most likely to allow remote work are outpatient therapy, telehealth counseling, and care management positions that rely primarily on video sessions and phone contact.

How can I get hired as a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for post-graduate associate or practicum-to-hire roles at large Wisconsin health systems such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, or Aurora Health Care, which regularly onboard new MSW graduates into supervised clinical positions that count toward licensure hours. County departments of human services across Milwaukee, Dane, and Brown counties also hire associate-level social workers in child protective services and adult protective services, fields where the structured caseload builds the supervised hours needed for full LCSW licensure. Holding a Wisconsin Licensed Social Worker credential while accumulating supervision hours is the standard bridge.

Where can I find and apply to licensed clinical social worker jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to licensed clinical social worker jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across health systems, community agencies, school districts, and county services. Find a role that fits and apply directly.

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