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Therapist – in Training or Fully Licensed (DBT Program)
- Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS)
- Location: Milwaukee County, WI
- Employment Type: Full‑Time, Benefit‑Eligible
Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is seeking a Therapist – In Training or Fully
Licensed to join our Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Program. This is an opportunity to support adults living with persistent mental health and substance use concerns—meeting them both in their homes and in an office‑based setting to truly meet them where they’re at.
If you’re passionate about helping individuals build skills, overcome barriers, and reach their self‑identified goals, we’d love to meet you.
What You’LL Do
As part of our Outpatient Services DBT Program, you will:
- Provide in‑home and office‑based DBT therapy to adults in Milwaukee County
- Conduct clinical assessments using interviews and diagnostic tools
- Collaboratively develop individualized treatment plans
- Facilitate weekly DBT individual sessions, skills groups, and limited after‑hours phone coaching
- Deliver strength‑based, evidence‑based therapeutic services
- Complete documentation within required timelines
- Attend client recovery team meetings
- Participate actively in clinical supervision
- Work with clients referred directly from Milwaukee County CCS
- Receive compensable time for all work, travel, and documentation
What We’RE Looking For
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Social Work (Mental Health concentration), Counseling,
Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field — required
- Practicum experience related to services LSS provides
- Prior experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Experience providing psychotherapy to adults and/or families
- Eligibility for a training license per WI Department of Safety & Professional
Services
Licensure
- Must have, or be eligible to obtain, one of the following (In‑Training
Accepted)
- Advanced Practice Social Worker
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Professional Counselor
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must pass MVR check and meet LSS auto insurance requirements
Technology Skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred (training provided)
TRAVEL: Daily travel within Milwaukee County is required.
Why LSS?
- Mission‑driven work
- Supportive team environment
- DBT‑dedicated program with clinical supervision
- Full benefits for eligible employees
- Paid training and professional development
- Paid time for travel, documentation, and client support activities
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and help empower individuals on their path to recovery and resilience!
LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide in-home and office-based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to adults, conducting clinical assessments and collaboratively developing individualized treatment plans. Responsibilities also include facilitating weekly DBT individual sessions, skills groups, and limited after-hours phone coaching.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a related mental health field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, MFT) and be eligible for a training license per Wisconsin regulations, or hold a full license. Prior experience with DBT and providing psychotherapy to adults or families is preferred, along with reliable transportation for daily travel within Milwaukee County.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist at Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI a 7.2 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 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 34% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
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).
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