Mental Health Therapist in Training Job at Children's Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

Job Description

Provides individual, group and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient setting under the supervision of a licensed therapist, supervisor, or manager while working towards completing the required 3,000 hours of supervised experience in the field. The trainee carries a caseload of clients, bills, documents and participates in all aspects of the clinic and clinical operations under close supervision and training. The requirements of the Trainee position are regulated by DHS 35 and MPSW 3, 11, and 16.

Job Responsibility

Provide evidence-based clinical service that is trauma informed, client/family centered, strengths-oriented, and demonstrates cultural humility and inclusion
Assess, diagnose, and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents
Learn, use and implement assessment tools for both diagnostic and treatment guidance and outcomes measurement
Assess clients/patients for suicidality, safety planning, and higher level of care needs at intake and throughout care as needed
Develop treatment plans with the client and family, with the focus on discharge, on a quarterly basis with appropriate SMART goal setting that are regularly reviewed and discussed
Maintain case files in Epic including progress notes, discharge summaries and other required paperwork/documentation
Coordinate required supervisor reviews and signatures of case records
Communicate and coordinate care with client collateral contacts, i.e. school personnel, health care providers, and family members
Maintain the required caseload for both access to care and clinical revenue generation (i.e. productivity)
Complete insurance authorization paperwork throughout the course of treatment when applicable
Attend scheduled staff meetings and actively participate in case consultation and clinical consultation with colleagues
Participate in a minimum of weekly, one hour supervision meetings with clinical supervisor
Maintain positive working relationships with referral sources and community organizations
Engage in continuous learning and development of the psychotherapy practice including trainings (as approved by supervisor), independent learning, webinars, and continual exposure to the profession
May participate in community activities, committees, or other opportunities that support the organization’s mission and the Trainee’s educational goals

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required
1+ years prior experience in any setting interacting with children and adolescents required
Completion of all necessary documentation and fees for LPC In-Training or APSW licensure
LPC In-training or APSW licensure is required within 30-45 days of start date
Must complete Children’s credentialing application prior to start date
Will complete 3,000 hours and obtain full licensure, including exam requirements, as an LCSW or LPC within 2 years of starting the Qualified Treatment Trainee position
Extension of up to 1 year can be approved through management
At the end of the residency, all documentation of necessary application required for future licensure as a State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will be completed and submitted
Ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy under clinical supervision
Ability to receive and adjust to feedback

Children's Wisconsin - All Job Offers

Select Country

Mental Health Therapist in Training

Job Description

Job Responsibility

Requirements

Looking for more opportunities?

Mental Health Therapist in Training

Mental Health Therapist OR Therapist in Training

Mental Health Therapist

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist- Licensed Psy.D/Ph.D

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - LPC-MHSP

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - LPC-MHSP

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Fully Licensed

Spanish Speaking Mental Health Therapist

Our AI answers in your language