Mental Health Counselor
Compensation
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Job Description
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
Requirements
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
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 632 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
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).
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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.