Clinical Therapist (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor) (Crisis Intervention Servi[...]

SALARY RANGE

$35.09 - $48.76

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

DESCRIPTION: Waukesha County Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for Pool Clinical Therapist positions (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor). The Clinical Therapist will have a primary job assignment on the Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Services Team and will provide mobile crisis intervention services. The Clinical Therapist would be expected to work a minimum of three eight‑hour weekend shifts per month. The needed shift coverage times for the position available are primarily weekend midday, evening, and overnight hours. A minimum of three holiday shifts per year are also required. There may be an occasional need to fill weekday shifts. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Services is a State Certified DHS 34 program that supports individuals across the lifespan who may be experiencing a mental health emergency or may be at risk of a mental health emergency. Crisis intervention services seek to provide person‑centered and strength‑based interventions that utilize the least restrictive means necessary to ensure the safety and well‑being of persons experiencing mental health or behavioral health crisis. Mobile crisis services are provided 24/7 including weekends and holidays. Shift times may need to adjust to meet program needs. Flexibility in scheduling of crisis staff may be considered. The department may choose to underfill this position as a Senior Mental Health Counselor.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Clinical Therapist click here. Minimum Training & Experience Requirements for Clinical Therapist Graduation from a recognized college or university with a master’s degree in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational), counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area. Candidates must have Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor in Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Training, status as a minimum. Two (2) years of post‑bachelor work experience in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational), counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area. Senior Mental Health Counselor candidates must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements Option 1: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology or a closely related field [AND] Two (2) years of professional experience in the field of mental health including one thousand (1000) hours of experience delivering services to the chronically mentally ill and their families. Option 2: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with at least four (4) courses in sociology, social work, or psychology [AND] Three (3) years of professional experience in the field of mental health including one thousand (1000) hours of experience delivering services to the chronically mentally ill and their families. A master’s degree from a recognized college or university in sociology, social work, psychology, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Location Located in the City of Waukesha. EEO Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. For further information visit: The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waukesha County Human Resources