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DODGE COUNTY Behavioral Health Therapist or in JUNEAU, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description Status: Full Time, Non-ExemptStarting Wage Range: \$37.71/hr. - \$41.55/hr. (wages effective 01/01/2025) Position Open Until Filled Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter with the application Behavioral Health Therapist - In Training: \$34.35/hr. (wage effective 01/01/2025) Requirements for Behavioral Health Therapist - In Training: Master\'s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Marriage Family Therapy and is in process of completing 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice under the supervision of a supervisor. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. *Monday - Friday (40 hours per week); variable schedule* Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including: Paid Time Off (PTO) - available for use after 30 days of employment 10 observed paid holidays Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) - with employer contributions - HRA Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides mental health therapy/treatment including individual, family, and group treatment. This would include face to face, phone contact, and written correspondence. Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments; including gathering information regarding symptoms, current, and previous psychiatric medications, previous treatment or therapy, history, etc. Formulates diagnosis; develops treatment options with client; makes appropriate referrals to other providers and appropriate resources within and outside of Croix County DHHS.HSH. Documents assessments, treatment plans, reviews, referrals, and discharge planning and summaries in accordance with professional standards, agency, State and Federal guidelines. Performs ongoing assessment of client for risk of harm to self or others, including developing crisis plans and determining level of care when necessary. Serves as a member of the intake team including initial screening, emergency services, crisis stabilization, referral services, and care planning in consultation with interdisciplinary teams. Serves as a member of the CCS, CST and CSP teams to develop treatment goals and plans based on assessment, evaluation, and agency guidelines. Provides consultation, collaboration, and/or training; screening services, psychoeducational and group facilitation to internal agency divisions and community. Monitors medication compliance by observing medication administration, watches for side effects or signs of deterioration. Teaches clients about available community resources and how to... For full info follow application link. Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/3F5304D2E8D1425E