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Brookfield and West Allis, Wisconsin

Therapeutic Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview The Richardson School is seeking a Therapeutic Counselor to provide a comprehensive, school-based counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and aligned with the school’s Equitable Multi-Level System of Supports (EMLSS).

This role supports students in academic achievement, transition planning, and personal and social development while promoting trauma-responsive practices and proactive behavior prevention.

This position functions as a core member of an interdisciplinary therapeutic team and serves as a subject matter expert to educators, families, and community partners. Position Requirement This role supports two school locations (Brookfield and West Allis).

Candidates must be able to travel between sites and be physically present at each location as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

Key

Responsibilities

Program Development and Management Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive counseling program across all EMLSS tiers Use data to inform programming and evaluate impact on academic and therapeutic outcomes Collect and analyze counseling and social-emotional learning (SEL) data to support progress monitoring and tiered decision-making Collaborate with leadership and BCBAs to align counseling interventions with behavior support plans and prevention strategies Individual Student Planning Support student transitions, including return to district, vocational planning, and graduation Coordinate programs such as career fairs Assist students with academic, workplace, and community experiences System Support Support implementation of PBIS and EMLSS initiatives Collaborate with educators, students, families, and community partners Serve as liaison between social service agencies and school staff Provide consultation to staff regarding student behavior and data Deliver training on therapeutic approaches and counseling-related topics

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in school counseling, school psychology, school social work, mental health counseling, clinical psychology, or related field Meets DPI certification requirements and maintains valid professional certification Experience working with students with disabilities, including IEPs Experience with EMLSS, PBIS, or multi-tiered systems of support Additional

Requirements

Valid driver’s license Acceptable driving record Ability to travel between locations as required for job duties Additional Information MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences.

We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best.

Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath. Our Culture At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization.

Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors: Passion Accountability Teamwork Openness Continuous Learning and Innovation As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath.

With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless! MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us.

Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all. MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.

If you find fulfillment in helping others and want opportunities to build a career, MyPath may be your path to a promising future. Explore 150 MyPath locations to find a place and career that fits you. At MyPath, our guiding principle is passion: a passion for the people we serve and for the work we do.

MyPath provides specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, mental health issues, and other significant needs.

Operating since 1984, MyPath includes eight companies that serve over 2,000 individuals from around the country, in more than 150 program locations throughout Wisconsin and Indiana, across 48 communities.

Our array of services includes a spectrum of educational, therapeutic and community supports to allow those we serve to live full and productive lives in the community—to find their path. MyPath is proud to be a 100% employee owned company (ESOP). At MyPath our caregivers are also our owners!

Key Responsibilities

The Therapeutic Counselor will manage a comprehensive school-based counseling program aligned with EMLSS to support student academic, social, and emotional development. They will serve as a subject matter expert, collaborating with educators and families to implement behavior support plans and facilitate student transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in school counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field and meet DPI certification requirements. Experience working with students with disabilities and knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionData analysisIEP managementStudent transition planningCollaborationInterdisciplinary teamwork

School Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapeutic Counselor at My Path a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 13,751 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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