Mental Health Therapist (In-training licenses accepted)

Mental Health Therapist Opportunity

The Mental Health Therapist (Outpatient) provides evidence-based mental health and substance use assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy services to individuals, families, and groups in an outpatient setting.

This role supports recovery, wellness, and stability by delivering person-centered, trauma-informed care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to meet the needs of diverse populations.

The In-Training Therapist (Outpatient) role delivers all of these and participates in required supervision and professional development to support high-quality, person-centered care.

What You’ll Get

• The starting pay range for a fully licensed Mental Health Therapist is $75,712 - $82,430 based on education and experience. The starting pay range for an In-Training Mental Health Therapist is $62,067 - $67,600 based on education and experience.
• This job is a full-time, in person position.
• PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you are eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

What You Bring

Required

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or a related human services field from an accredited institution
• Current State of Wisconsin licensure as one of the following:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Applied Practice Social Worker (APSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LPC-IT)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT or LMFT - IT)
• Licensed Psychologist or Interim Psychologist License

• Demonstrated skill in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to change
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle

Preferred

• Three or more years of outpatient mental health and/or substance use treatment experience

In evaluating candidates for this position, North Central Health Care may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

What a Mental Health Therapist Does at NCHC

Mental Health Therapist

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk screenings using evidence-based tools and clinical judgment
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, person-centered treatment plans in collaboration with clients
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy for clients with mental health and/or substance use disorders across the lifespan
• Monitor client progress, adjust interventions as needed, and complete discharge planning and aftercare coordination
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, billing entries, and summaries
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including emergency response, mobile crisis support, or backup coverage
• Coordinate care and collaborate with internal teams, schools, social services, medical providers, and community agencies
• Provide consultation, education, and outreach to community partners and stakeholders
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, supervision, and required trainings
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including in-office, community-based, and telehealth services, to meet client needs
• Adhere to professional ethics, licensure requirements, confidentiality standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Complete required continuing education and training activities.
• Deliver services in compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency regulations
• Ensure documentation meets clinical, regulatory, and billing standards
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In-Training Therapist Additional Duties

• Attend required individual and/or group clinical supervision in accordance with licensure requirements
• Actively seek feedback and guidance to support clinical skill development and licensure progression

Who We Are

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon.

NCHC employs more than 600 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments.

We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at norcen.org to learn more.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.