Pays $68,511+$9k below the Counselor market median of ~$77k (331 jobs)

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NorthLakes Community Clinic
Washburn, Wisconsin

Behavioral Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Behavioral health therapist, community clinic. $68,511+. 6 weeks PTO, loan repayment. Washburn, WI.

Join NorthLakes Community Clinic as a Behavioral Health Therapist – 6 Weeks PTO, Loan Repayment in Washburn, Wisconsin, United States. Caring for our community starts with you. Join a team that believes everyone deserves care.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $68,511+
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 6 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Leave Bank
  • 403(b) with 4% employer match

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with NorthLakes Community Clinic in Washburn, Wisconsin, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients through individual, family, and group counseling to help them achieve emotional and social health. They also develop treatment plans, document visits in the EMR, and consult with medical specialists to ensure quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in counseling, along with a valid Wisconsin license such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Applicants are also required to reside within the NorthLakes service area.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentPsychological diagnosisIndividual counselingFamily counselingGroup counselingTreatment planningCrisis interventionElectronic Medical RecordsStress managementBehavior modificationTelehealthPatient interviewingPsychological testingInfection controlQuality improvement

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 16% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.6/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About NorthLakes Community Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Iron River, WI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical and dental insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
6 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Leave Bank
403(b) with 4% employer match