Licensed Therapist - Couples & Relationship Therapy

Job Description

Job Description

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation structure, discussed individually based on experience and practice arrangement
• Furnished professional office space
• Established MKE Couples Counseling brand and online presence
• Referrals and opportunities to develop a couples-focused caseload
• Practice marketing and professional visibility
• Flexible scheduling and significant clinical autonomy
• Supportive, collaborative private-practice environment
• Opportunity to develop or expand a clinical specialty
• Collegial consultation and professional collaboration
• Opportunity to work with both couples and individual clients

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate enjoys relationship-focused work and is interested in having couples as a meaningful part of their caseload.

Experience or interest in one or more of the following is especially welcome:

• Couples and relationship therapy
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
• Infidelity and betrayal trauma
• Sex and intimacy concerns
• Discernment counseling
• LGBTQ+ couples
• Premarital counseling
• Divorce and relationship transitions
• Trauma-informed therapy

Candidates do not need expertise in all of these areas. We are especially interested in finding a clinician whose interests, personality, and areas of expertise complement our existing practice.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Current Wisconsin mental health license appropriate for clinical practice
• Professional liability insurance
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, and documentation skills
• Commitment to ethical, culturally responsive, evidence-informed care
• Interest in couples and relationship therapy
• Ability to work independently while also valuing professional collaboration

Position Details

Position: Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Practice: MKE Couples Counseling
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment arrangement: Independent Contractor (1099)
Start date: November 1, 2026
Schedule: Flexible; to be determined collaboratively
Caseload: To be discussed based on clinician availability and practice needs
Compensation: Competitive percentage-based compensation structure, with details discussed during the interview process

About MKE Couples Counseling

MKE Couples Counseling is a specialty private practice dedicated to helping couples and individuals navigate relationship challenges, strengthen emotional connection, repair relational injuries, and move through difficult life and relationship transitions.

We strive to provide excellent clinical care while creating a professional environment where therapists have the autonomy, resources, and collegial support to do meaningful work.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume/CV and brief cover letter describing:

• Your clinical background
• Your experience or interest in working with couples
• Populations you particularly enjoy working with
• Areas of specialty or clinical interests
• Your anticipated availability beginning November 1, 2026

We look forward to learning more about you and what you may bring to the MKE Couples Counseling team.

Anticipated start date: November 1, 2026