Mental Health Counselor
Compensation
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Job Description
Oak Tree Child and Family Services is seeking a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Counselor to join our team in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This position provides therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. The counselor will work collaboratively with clients and other professionals to support emotional wellness, stability, and positive outcomes.
This is a full time position.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling services to clients
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Monitor and document client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency policies and state regulations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and referral sources
- Provide crisis intervention and support when needed
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and professional standards
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, or a related mental health field
- Fully licensed in Wisconsin as one of the following: LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or APNP
- Experience providing mental health counseling or behavioral health services
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
- Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in community-based or family-focused mental health services
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care
- Experience collaborating with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Professional and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Meaningful work supporting children, adults, and families in the community
- Flexible scheduling
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health counseling | ranked against 777 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Counseling median $75k (middle half $65k–$86k)321 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Iowa | 20 active | 778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 28% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Iowa counselor listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 332 in the last 30 days | 211 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor at Oak Tree Child and Family Services 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 Counseling — ranked against 777 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 777 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Oak Tree Child and Family Services
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fort Atkinson
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.