Mental Health Therapist - Group Programming Specialist

CounselorFull-time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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Make a meaningful impact in a residential setting where clients come to heal, grow, and rebuild their lives. Located in Dodgeville, WI (45 minutes from Madison), Wood Violet Recovery is a mission-driven, privately owned treatment center offering mental health and dual-diagnosis care.

We’re seeking a Licensed Therapist who is passionate about client-centered work and who will facilitate at least 20 hours per week of therapeutic group programming alongside individual sessions and clinical treatment planning.

What You’ll Do

  • Facilitate group therapy and psychoeducation.
  • Provide individual therapy, assessments, and treatment planning.
  • Support crisis intervention and stabilization.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to guide client progress.
  • Complete documentation accurately and on time.

What You'll Bring

  • Active WI license: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
  • Experience with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
  • Strong group facilitation skills and clinical judgment.
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Reasonable caseloads and dedicated documentation time.
  • Autonomy to use your preferred modalities.
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities (up to 10%).
  • $5,000 retention bonus (paid at 90 days and 6 months).
  • Supportive, multidisciplinary team.
  • including supervisors who can help you with your career goals!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after 60 days.
  • 401(k) with 3% company match.
  • PTO, holiday, and sick time.
  • Free daily meal from our on-site kitchen!

At Wood Violet Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will be responsible for facilitating at least 20 hours per week of therapeutic group programming and psychoeducation, alongside providing individual therapy, assessments, and treatment planning for clients in a residential setting. This role also requires supporting crisis intervention, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring timely and accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active Wisconsin license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, coupled with experience working with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders. Strong skills in group facilitation and sound clinical judgment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Group Therapy FacilitationMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationMental Health Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - Group Programming Specialist at Sunshine Behavioral Health a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,995 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% are remote, 40% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

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Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
81%
CME allowance
16%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

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About Sunshine Behavioral Health

Medical Practices
San Juan Capistrano, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
Retention Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k With Company Match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time