Mental Health Therapist

About the Role

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) is seeking a full-time Licensed Therapist or Therapist-In Training to join our Beloit outpatient mental health team. This role is ideal for a master's-level clinician working toward independent licensure, offering meaningful clinical experience, high-quality supervision, and the chance to serve individuals involved with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and other community-based populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and evaluations
• Develop collaborative treatment plans
• Provide individual psychotherapy and counseling services
• Deliver psychoeducation and skill-building interventions
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in treatment team and recovery team meetings
• Collaborate with community partners and referral sources
• Engage in ongoing clinical supervision and professional development
• Utilize trauma-informed, person-centered, and evidence-based practices

Work Environment & Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility:

• Onsite in Beloit: Monday and Wednesday
• Telehealth: Tuesday and Thursday
• Friday: Telehealth or onsite based on client and program needs

Therapists can establish schedules like four 10-hour days or Monday through Thursday with a shorter Friday. One evening appointment per week (typically 5:00 PM) is required to support client access.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Ability to contribute to 403(b)
• Annual raises
• Calm Wellness App – Premium Access
• Student loan navigation program with Summer, PBC
• Early Earned Wage Access with UKG Wallet
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• Practicum experience in mental health, substance use, or community-based services
• Eligible for or currently holding a Wisconsin license (APSW, LPC-IT, MFT-IT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Active mental health licensure
• Experience working with justice-involved populations
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment models

Professional Development

LSS offers opportunities for specialized training, including evidence-based approaches used in DOC programming and community behavioral health settings.

Why Join LSS?

• Clinical supervision and support toward licensure
• Flexible hybrid work options
• Meaningful work impacting the community
• Professional development and specialized training
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees

Location: 1850 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511