Behavioral Health Therapist
Salary:
$67,673.
06 - $87,008.
22 AnnuallyLocation :
Chilton, WIJob Type:
Full-timeJob Number:
2023-01093Department:
Department of Health & Human ServicesDivision:
HSD Behavioral Health UnitOpening Date:
10/11/2023Closing Date:
ContinuousDescription Add $400/month or $4,800 annually to salary for Medicaid certification.
This position allows for great flexibility in scheduling, diverse clientele, no client quotas and a fun working atmosphere! Our main office is located in Chilton but we also have a satellite location in Appleton.
Calumet County is known for its excellent benefit package and competitive compensation scale.
We are willing to consider LPC-IT's and provide supervision for the 3000 clinical hours.
This position is eligible for the student loan forgiveness program, on-going training/CEU's are paid for as well as reimbursement for licensure fees.
Under the general direction of the Behavioral Health Unit Manager and Supervisor, provides direct psychotherapeutic service to mentally ill clients and families.
Performs related duties as required.
Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Completes psychosocial and structured family assessments and determines provisional diagnosis of chronically mentally ill clients and clients who have a wide range of mental health issues, develops treatment plans and provides appropriate treatment for such clients.
Provides individual, couple, group and family psychotherapy on behalf of individuals and families experiencing significant emotional or social dysfunction or chronic mental illness.
Consults with and provides clinical consultation to other professional staff in completing assessments and providing treatment.
Provides crisis intervention, assessment and crisis management services for high-risk mentally ill clients.
Consults with supervisor, psychiatrist and psychologist regarding diagnosis, case needs and treatment plans.
Confers with other agencies or institutions serving clients to monitor and coordinate assigned cases.
Completes preliminary authorizations for purchased services provided on behalf of assigned cases.
Locates and assists in the development and recruitment of resources necessary to implement case and treatment plans.
Completes abuse, neglect, and protective placement investigations for clients from assigned caseloads.
Refers to and coordinates client treatment plan with other agencies providing services to meet client needs.
Completes assessments for court as appropriate, and follows up on court-ordered services.
Provides community education/consultation/intervention regarding Department services.
Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information; prepares correspondence, reports and other records as required.
May be assigned to perform crisis on-call duty.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform.
The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
Typical Qualifications Supervisory Responsibilities Provides direction to professional and para-professional staff.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, or a related human services field.
Two to three years of supervised clinical experience in a psychotherapy setting providing therapy to families and children; clinical experience with chronically mentally ill persons; or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to practice as a psychotherapist in a certified outpatient clinic/program.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, clients, and the general public.
Ability to communicate tactfully, clearly, concisely, accurately and to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients.
Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet, spreadsheet, Word Processing, and State and County data systems software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed independent clinical social workers, professional counselors and marriage and family therapists shall meet the qualifications established in Ch.
457, Wis.
Stats.
, and be licensed by the examining board of social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors with 3000 hours of supervised clinical experience where the majority of clients are children or adults with mental disorders or substance use disorders.
Access to reliable transportation.
Other Skills and Abilities Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of department policies and regulations.
Knowledge of modern psychodiagnostic, psychosocial and psychotherapeutic treatment modalities; psychopathology regarding mental illness and alcohol and other drug addiction; theoretical constructs and techniques in Family Systems and psychotherapy services in the areas of mental health and alcohol and drug abuse; community based human services delivery system and resources available in the communityAbility to satisfactorily perform the following functions or demonstrate the following skills including:
provide individual, couple, group and family therapy; make independent decisions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other agencies and the public; and provide complex services in accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee.
Ability to apply laws of confidentiality appropriately.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret, support and uphold the standards, ethics and boundaries of the social work profession.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The benefits listed below represent an employee who works full-time (100%).
Regular part-time employees working half time or more per week may be eligible to receive employee benefits on a prorated basis.
Qualifying employees working an average of 30 hours per week are eligible to receive health insurance coverage at the same premium contribution level as regular full-time employees.
The percentage of employment which has been established by the budget or Board, shall determine the benefit pro-ration, with the exception of Home Health Aides, who will be pro-rated in July of each year based on the percentage of full-time hours worked in the previous twelve (12) months.
1.
PTO.
(Paid Time Off).
Calumet County's PTO Plan combines vacation, sick leave, holiday, and bereavement leave into a single leave plan - PTO.
Newly hired full-time employees will be credited with six (6) days of PTO immediately upon hire.
The accrual will be based on the employee's length of service with the County and the hours paid in a pay period.
PTO may be carried over from year to year provided the balance does not exceed the maximum allowable amount.
2.
ELB.
(Extended Leave Bank).
The Extended Leave Bank is a bank of time separate from PTO that is intended for use in situations where the employee is absent from work due to medical necessity lasting more than three (3) days, or for events qualifying under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
3.
Holidays.
The official County holidays are factored into the PTO Accrual as follows:
New Year's Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, the Day Before Christmas Day, Christmas Day, and the Day Before New Year's Day.
4.
Insurance.
Employees eligible to participate in a High Deductible Health Insurance Plan.
The County pays ninety (90%) percent of the single or family premium for full time employees who complete the Wellness Program criteria.
To assist in meeting deductibles, the County will also contribute, to an HSA, for eligible employees.
Dental and Vision Insurance is also available.
5.
PEHP.
(Post Employment Health Plan).
The County provides a PEHP for regular full-time and eligible regular part-time non-represented employees.
The PEHP is a multi-employer trust (IRS Code 501(c)(9)).
The plan allows for a tax-free pre-funding of post employment medical expenses.
The County contributes a biweekly flat dollar amount per employee.
Contributions will be allocated to the universal reimbursement sub-account.
6.
Life Insurance.
The County provides a life insurance policy to qualifying employees equal to the estimated calendar year earnings of the position, with the County paying the premium.
Additional units of insurance are also available along with spouse and dependent coverage, with the employee paying the full premium.
7.
Disability Insurance.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance is available, with the employee paying the full premium.
8.
Retirement Plan.
The County provides a pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System.
The County pays 50% of the actuarially required WRS contributions for qualifying general employees.
9.
Section 125 Flexible Spending Program.
The County provides a Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program wherein the employee may set aside pre-tax dollars to use for expenses not covered by insurance or for dependent care expenses.
10.
Deferred Compensation Program.
The County provides a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program wherein pre-tax dollars can be deposited in an investment of the employee's choice through providers used by the County.
Recommended Skills Assessments Behavioral Medicine Calculations Clinical Works Confidentiality Consulting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$67,673.
06 - $87,008.
22 AnnuallyLocation :
Chilton, WIJob Type:
Full-timeJob Number:
2023-01093Department:
Department of Health & Human ServicesDivision:
HSD Behavioral Health UnitOpening Date:
10/11/2023Closing Date:
ContinuousDescription Add $400/month or $4,800 annually to salary for Medicaid certification.
This position allows for great flexibility in scheduling, diverse clientele, no client quotas and a fun working atmosphere! Our main office is located in Chilton but we also have a satellite location in Appleton.
Calumet County is known for its excellent benefit package and competitive compensation scale.
We are willing to consider LPC-IT's and provide supervision for the 3000 clinical hours.
This position is eligible for the student loan forgiveness program, on-going training/CEU's are paid for as well as reimbursement for licensure fees.
Under the general direction of the Behavioral Health Unit Manager and Supervisor, provides direct psychotherapeutic service to mentally ill clients and families.
Performs related duties as required.
Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Completes psychosocial and structured family assessments and determines provisional diagnosis of chronically mentally ill clients and clients who have a wide range of mental health issues, develops treatment plans and provides appropriate treatment for such clients.
Provides individual, couple, group and family psychotherapy on behalf of individuals and families experiencing significant emotional or social dysfunction or chronic mental illness.
Consults with and provides clinical consultation to other professional staff in completing assessments and providing treatment.
Provides crisis intervention, assessment and crisis management services for high-risk mentally ill clients.
Consults with supervisor, psychiatrist and psychologist regarding diagnosis, case needs and treatment plans.
Confers with other agencies or institutions serving clients to monitor and coordinate assigned cases.
Completes preliminary authorizations for purchased services provided on behalf of assigned cases.
Locates and assists in the development and recruitment of resources necessary to implement case and treatment plans.
Completes abuse, neglect, and protective placement investigations for clients from assigned caseloads.
Refers to and coordinates client treatment plan with other agencies providing services to meet client needs.
Completes assessments for court as appropriate, and follows up on court-ordered services.
Provides community education/consultation/intervention regarding Department services.
Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information; prepares correspondence, reports and other records as required.
May be assigned to perform crisis on-call duty.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform.
The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
Typical Qualifications Supervisory Responsibilities Provides direction to professional and para-professional staff.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, or a related human services field.
Two to three years of supervised clinical experience in a psychotherapy setting providing therapy to families and children; clinical experience with chronically mentally ill persons; or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to practice as a psychotherapist in a certified outpatient clinic/program.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, clients, and the general public.
Ability to communicate tactfully, clearly, concisely, accurately and to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients.
Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet, spreadsheet, Word Processing, and State and County data systems software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed independent clinical social workers, professional counselors and marriage and family therapists shall meet the qualifications established in Ch.
457, Wis.
Stats.
, and be licensed by the examining board of social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors with 3000 hours of supervised clinical experience where the majority of clients are children or adults with mental disorders or substance use disorders.
Access to reliable transportation.
Other Skills and Abilities Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of department policies and regulations.
Knowledge of modern psychodiagnostic, psychosocial and psychotherapeutic treatment modalities; psychopathology regarding mental illness and alcohol and other drug addiction; theoretical constructs and techniques in Family Systems and psychotherapy services in the areas of mental health and alcohol and drug abuse; community based human services delivery system and resources available in the communityAbility to satisfactorily perform the following functions or demonstrate the following skills including:
provide individual, couple, group and family therapy; make independent decisions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other agencies and the public; and provide complex services in accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee.
Ability to apply laws of confidentiality appropriately.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret, support and uphold the standards, ethics and boundaries of the social work profession.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The benefits listed below represent an employee who works full-time (100%).
Regular part-time employees working half time or more per week may be eligible to receive employee benefits on a prorated basis.
Qualifying employees working an average of 30 hours per week are eligible to receive health insurance coverage at the same premium contribution level as regular full-time employees.
The percentage of employment which has been established by the budget or Board, shall determine the benefit pro-ration, with the exception of Home Health Aides, who will be pro-rated in July of each year based on the percentage of full-time hours worked in the previous twelve (12) months.
1.
PTO.
(Paid Time Off).
Calumet County's PTO Plan combines vacation, sick leave, holiday, and bereavement leave into a single leave plan - PTO.
Newly hired full-time employees will be credited with six (6) days of PTO immediately upon hire.
The accrual will be based on the employee's length of service with the County and the hours paid in a pay period.
PTO may be carried over from year to year provided the balance does not exceed the maximum allowable amount.
2.
ELB.
(Extended Leave Bank).
The Extended Leave Bank is a bank of time separate from PTO that is intended for use in situations where the employee is absent from work due to medical necessity lasting more than three (3) days, or for events qualifying under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
3.
Holidays.
The official County holidays are factored into the PTO Accrual as follows:
New Year's Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, the Day Before Christmas Day, Christmas Day, and the Day Before New Year's Day.
4.
Insurance.
Employees eligible to participate in a High Deductible Health Insurance Plan.
The County pays ninety (90%) percent of the single or family premium for full time employees who complete the Wellness Program criteria.
To assist in meeting deductibles, the County will also contribute, to an HSA, for eligible employees.
Dental and Vision Insurance is also available.
5.
PEHP.
(Post Employment Health Plan).
The County provides a PEHP for regular full-time and eligible regular part-time non-represented employees.
The PEHP is a multi-employer trust (IRS Code 501(c)(9)).
The plan allows for a tax-free pre-funding of post employment medical expenses.
The County contributes a biweekly flat dollar amount per employee.
Contributions will be allocated to the universal reimbursement sub-account.
6.
Life Insurance.
The County provides a life insurance policy to qualifying employees equal to the estimated calendar year earnings of the position, with the County paying the premium.
Additional units of insurance are also available along with spouse and dependent coverage, with the employee paying the full premium.
7.
Disability Insurance.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance is available, with the employee paying the full premium.
8.
Retirement Plan.
The County provides a pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System.
The County pays 50% of the actuarially required WRS contributions for qualifying general employees.
9.
Section 125 Flexible Spending Program.
The County provides a Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program wherein the employee may set aside pre-tax dollars to use for expenses not covered by insurance or for dependent care expenses.
10.
Deferred Compensation Program.
The County provides a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program wherein pre-tax dollars can be deposited in an investment of the employee's choice through providers used by the County.
Recommended Skills Assessments Behavioral Medicine Calculations Clinical Works Confidentiality Consulting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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