Licensed Therapist Jobs in Wisconsin

Licensed Therapist jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in behavioral health, community mental health, school-based services, and integrated care settings, with demand at every level from newly licensed clinicians to senior clinical supervisors. The largest hiring activity is in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where established employers such as Rogers Behavioral Health, UnityPoint Health, and Aurora Health Care maintain significant counseling and therapy programs. Outpatient mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and adolescent and family therapy are among the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles52
Top cityMadison, WI
Cities hiring30
Work type48% Hybrid
Top credentialMaster's degree in social work
Companies hiring39

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Fully Licensed Therapist / Counselor
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Meadowbrook Counseling
Glendale, Wisconsin
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$60 - $75/hr
Hybrid
EMDR Certification

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Flexible Schedule | In-Person & Telehealth
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Flexible Schedule | In-Person & Telehealth
Guided Wellness Counseling SC
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$28 - $45/hr
Hybrid
Master's degree

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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Creekside Performance Center
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Collaborative Counseling, LLC
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$60k - $110k/yr
Hybrid

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Licensed Massage Therapist
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Licensed Massage Therapist
Wisconsin Athletic Club
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
501-1,000

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Licensed Therapist Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Madison
5 jobs
Milwaukee
5 jobs
Kenosha
4 jobs
Middleton
3 jobs
Eau Claire
3 jobs
Mequon
2 jobs
Monona
2 jobs
Sheboygan
2 jobs
Menomonee Falls
2 jobs

Licensed Therapist Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan5 open roles
LifeStance Health3 open roles
PCRK2 open roles

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed therapist jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Active Wisconsin licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, or licensed marriage and family therapist credential
  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field
  • Demonstrated experience conducting individual, group, or family therapy sessions in a clinical setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards
  • Ability to complete and maintain required continuing education for Wisconsin license renewal
  • Commitment to evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care

Licensed Therapist Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed therapist in Wisconsin?

To become a licensed therapist in Wisconsin, you earn a master's degree in a qualifying clinical field, complete supervised post-graduate hours, and pass the relevant national licensure exam. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services oversees licensure and issues credentials including the Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist designations. Each credential has its own supervised hours requirement before full licensure is granted.

Which companies hire licensed therapists in Wisconsin?

Companies currently hiring licensed therapists in Wisconsin include Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, LifeStance Health, and PCRK, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's large integrated health systems and dedicated behavioral health networks account for a significant share of openings, particularly in outpatient and community-based settings.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most licensed therapist jobs?

Madison, Milwaukee, and Kenosha have the most licensed therapist openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the highest volume given its density of hospital systems, community mental health centers, and specialty behavioral health providers, while Madison's concentration of state government agencies, the University of Wisconsin health network, and nonprofit human services organizations sustains strong hiring, and Green Bay reflects growing demand in northeastern Wisconsin's integrated care market.

Are there remote licensed therapist jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than many clinical fields. About 61% of licensed therapist openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how widely telehealth has been adopted in outpatient mental health and counseling. Individual therapy, psychiatric medication management support, and coaching-adjacent roles are the most likely to appear as fully remote, while group therapy and school-based positions typically remain on-site.

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

The most realistic entry path is pursuing a post-graduate residency or associate clinician role that counts toward Wisconsin licensure hours while you work under supervision. Large Wisconsin employers such as Rogers Behavioral Health and Aurora Health Care hire associate-level clinicians and mental health technicians as stepping stones into therapy roles. Completing a practicum or internship at a Wisconsin community mental health center builds the local relationships and documentation experience that hiring managers look for in new graduates.

Where can I find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across outpatient clinics, health systems, school districts, and nonprofit behavioral health organizations. Find roles that fit your credentials and location and apply directly to each employer.

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