Clinical Therapist (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor) (Hybrid: Embedded Crisis Counselor at WCC & Crisis Intervention Services Team)

About the Role

Waukesha County's Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting a full-time Clinical Therapist, with possible underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor. This hybrid role splits time between the Communications Center and the Mental Health Center, providing crisis intervention and embedded crisis counseling.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor 911 calls for mental health response.
• Join calls requiring mental health professional support.
• Dispatch mobile crisis teams.
• Provide DHS 34 crisis services and mobile assessments.
• Track data related to mental health response.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Advanced Practice Social Worker, LPC in Training, or LMFT in Training status minimum.
• Two years post-bachelor work experience in related field.
• For Senior Mental Health Counselor underfill: Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: $30.32 - $48.76 per hour.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payments.
• Optional 457 retirement savings plan.
• Employee wellness program with on-site clinic.
• Performance-based merit increases and awards.
• Professional development opportunities.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• No weekends.
• Hybrid location split 50% Communications Center, 50% Mental Health Center.

This position offers a meaningful role in crisis intervention with excellent benefits and a balanced schedule in Waukesha, WI.