Clinical Therapist, Adult - Full Time

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.59-$53.41/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

OVERVIEW This position provides direct service to adult patients in a Behavioral Health Program area.

Schedule

36 hours/week, Monday-Friday Shift: Days Location: Mercyhealth Henry Palmer Building - Janesville, WI Pay Range: $30.59/hr - $53.41/hr *Pay is based on licensure level ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Completes psychosocial assessments and treatment plans in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
  • Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient prior to beginning individual, family or group therapy.
  • Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing patient’s identified treatment goals.
  • Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan and within the scope of their license.
  • Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist and or NP.
  • Provides crisis assessment and intervention.
  • Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician and or NP, therapists, and community agencies.
  • Provides appropriate discharge planning.
  • Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources.
  • Participates in clinical collaboration and or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate course of treatment.
  • Maintains pertinent patient data and documentation in medical record in accordance with state, TJC and Mercyhealth system guidelines.
  • Attends required meetings or staffing as indicated by Program Manager.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all Mercy Health System, State and JCAHO policies and regulations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master's or Doctorate degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other related field CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Must possess all required certification and licensure per the state in which they will be practicing. Wisconsin: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT Illinois: LCSW, LCPC, LMFT Open to those with Dual Licensure: Wisconsin: Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselor--SAC or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor--CSAC Illinois: CADC or CRADC TACT Training Level 2 CPR/BLS preferred ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver’s License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written/oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED Pediatric (1 year – 12 years) Adolescents (13 years – 17 years) Adult (18 years – 64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older) INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties WORK CONTACT GROUP Patients, families, physicians, community and regulatory agencies, and other hospital and clinic personnel. SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION May supervise student interns as assigned. Requires a high level of independent judgment.

The position has the potential for substantial latitude and independent action. SUPERVISES Supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Psychiatry staff members and/or Program Supervisor Manager.

Pay Range

$30.59 - $104,687.05 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist provides direct services to adult patients, including conducting assessments and developing treatment plans. They work collaboratively with patients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver behavioral health care and ensure appropriate discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's or Doctorate degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field, along with the necessary state licensure. Additional certifications such as TACT Training Level 2 and CPR/BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical SupervisionCoordination of Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist, Adult - Full Time at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Janesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,211/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Janesville-Beloit, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement