Mental Health Therapist - LPC-IT
Listed compensation
$40-$45/hr
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Job Description
Launch Your Career as a Therapist - Grow with a Team That Invests in You
At Wood Violet Recovery, recovery isn't just what we do—it's why we exist.
We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Licensed Professional Counselor-In-Training (LPC-IT) to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing clinician who wants to gain meaningful experience providing therapy to adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders while receiving supervision from experienced professionals as you work toward independent licensure.
Located in the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin, our residential treatment center provides evidence-based care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Every day, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients while continuing to grow your clinical skills.
Full-Time Schedule (Choose One)
- Sunday through Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm
- Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30am-5:00pm
What You'll Do
- Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments and participate in treatment planning
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as appropriate
- Help create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment
- Receive clinical supervision and continue developing your therapeutic skills
What You'll Bring
- Active Wisconsin LPC-IT license (required).
- Master's degree in Counseling or a closely related field
- Passion for helping individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Us?
- Clinical supervision to support your path toward independent LPC licensure!
- Quarterly performance bonus opportunity!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days!
- 401k with 3% company match!
- PTO starts accruing on day one + paid holidays and sick time!
- Free daily meal from our on-site kitchen!
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience treating both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders!
At Wood Violet Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.
8:30am-5:00pm
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and treatment plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor client progress and adjust interventions within a residential treatment setting.
Requirements
Requires an active Wisconsin LPC-IT license and a Master's degree in Counseling or a related field. Candidates must possess strong clinical skills and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$94k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Wisconsin | 8 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All licensed professional counselor (lpc) listings in Wisconsin | 234 active | 12,883 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment234 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 |
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