Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs in Wisconsin

LIFE Wellness and Counseling Services

Master's Therapist (Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or Substance Abuse Counselor

Position Description

Job Purpose: Evaluate children, teens, adults, families, and/or couples through interview and observation, utilize assessments when vital, use evidenced-based therapy techniques to assist in achieving treatment goals. Looking for therapist who are able to provide community based therapy. If you are passionate about making an impact in the community here is your opportunity. Choose LIFE if you want to learn to practice deliberately and develop professionally.

Part-time or Full-time days and/or weekends Office, Community, and or Telehealth

Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Collect information about clients, using interviews, case formulations, and other assessment methods.
• Analyze data such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals to diagnose the nature of clients' problems utilizing the DSM-5 T-R.
• Use evidenced-based techniques to assist clients in reaching their goals.
• Maintain timely documentation.
• Adheres to policy and procedures, knowledgeable of ethical guidelines.
• Follows independent contractor protocol and has liability insurance.
• Develop therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' goals and needs.
• Counsel children, teens, adults, and/or families to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
• Recommend strategies to clients to help them reach their goals.
• Evaluate counseling methods to determine the reliability and validity of treatments.
• Consult with other professionals to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, or techniques.
• Refer clients to psychiatrists, doctors, or other specialists for treatment of problems; collaborate with these professionals.
• Collaborate with staff in a teamwork atmosphere.

Qualifications:

• State LPC license or LCSW---- (LPC-IT AND APSW)
• Highly ethical conduct & practice in the clinical realm
• Experience with research-based methods such as CBT, behavior therapy, emotion-based therapy, relaxation techniques.

Experience and Education:
Minimum requirements:

• Master's degree (LPC or LCSW) and LPC or LCSW license or training license
• SAC-IT, SAC, CSAC's are encouraged to apply as well.
• Graduate and post-graduate therapy and assessment experience with children or teens, adults, and/or families, & couples

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Prioritizes ethics and excellence in the conceptualizing, relationship, and treatment arenas.
• Philosophy and Theory - Knowledge of different cultures, philosophical systems, and religions. This includes their basic values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and impact on humans.
• Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of theory, principles, research-based methods and assessments, and procedures for diagnosis & treatment. Ability to relate to clients.
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and mental health disorders.
• Complex Problem Solving - Knowledge to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Knowledge of the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate decision. Using continual evaluation of the therapy process to determine techniques in view of client well-being. Follows ethical standards.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes relating to clients, client’s needs assessment, meeting quality standards of care, evaluation of customer satisfaction in reaching therapeutic goals, assertiveness, and conflict management skills.
• Required note and report writing skills.
• Time management skills in personal and professional arenas.
• Team-work skills with staff and colleagues.

Tools/Technology Required:

• Experience with psychological assessment for psychologists.
• Basic experience with electronic records.

Contact Information

Contact: LIFE Wellness and Counseling Services

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule

Schedule:

• Flexible

COVID-19 considerations:
Providing therapy remotely by Telehealth or in-office.

Experience:

• Relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
• clinic: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Location:

• Milwaukee, WI (Required)

Work Location:

• Remote or in office.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable –consistent and organized.
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working with teams.
• Adaptable/flexible – can manage frequent changes with self-regulation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $32.50 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milwaukee, WI 53227