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Rawhide Youth Services
New London, Wisconsin

Lead Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

  • vision, and continuous improvement. Essential Functions Provide therapeutic services to clients and families Maintain accurate and compliant clinical records and insurance documentation, as required Lead and participate in ongoing clinical super
  • vision and consultation Support program quality, effectiveness, and clinical consistency Qualifications: Job Responsibilities Provide Therapeutic Services for Students and Families Work collaboratively with the identified treatment team Attend client treatment team meetings and progress summary reviews Complete psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge plans Provide counseling to youth, individuals, couples, families, and groups Evaluate client needs and make appropriate referrals Engage in Community Consultation and Collaboration Communicate with client collateral contacts, including school personnel, healthcare providers, family members, and case managers Maintain Client Records Record, retain, protect, retrieve, transfer, and dispose of records in accordance with state licensing requirements Complete insurance authorization paperwork throughout the course of treatment Maintain a Consistent Caseload Through Marketing Efforts Network with community programs, schools, medical facilities, government agencies, churches, businesses, families, and individuals Conduct educational workshops and training sessions for groups and individuals Research and assist in developing new therapeutic programs and client services Support Program and Staff Development Provide super
  • vision and clinical oversight Oversee staff development across all aspects of service delivery Provide quality control and clinical guidance Maintain Professional and Technical Knowledge Completing required trainings Attending educational workshops Reviewing professional publications Establish Personal Networks Participating in professional societies Maintain Staff Job Results Training and coaching support staff Establishing staff goals, monitoring progress, and providing feedback Appraising job results Protects the Credibility of the Rawhide Mission Complying with the Rawhide standard of conduct Setting an example, in words and actions, that is consistent with the values and beliefs of Rawhide Contributes to Team Effort Performing other duties as directed or assigned by supervisor Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field Experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health issues Ability to provide quality individual, group, and family therapy Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong team orientation Valid driver’s license Benefit Overview Competitive Pay Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Competitive 401k plan 10 paid Holidays PTO, VTO, Wellness Day, & Floating Holiday 5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave Onsite Café (New London) Tuition Reimbursement Nature Trails/Waterfront on 600+ acres (New London) Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium (New London) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Jury Duty Leave Bereavement Leave Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Therapist provides direct therapeutic services to residents and their families while offering clinical leadership and case review. They are responsible for staff supervision, program evaluation, and ensuring clinical services align with licensing requirements and organizational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess experience in diagnosing and treating mental health issues. Strong verbal and written communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionPsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementClinical documentationCommunity outreachMental health diagnosisGroup therapyProgram development

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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About Rawhide Youth Services

Mental Health Care
New London, WI
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Competitive 401k plan
10 paid Holidays
PTO, VTO, Wellness Day, & Floating Holiday
5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
Onsite Café (New London)
Tuition Reimbursement