Licensed Therapist - Centralized Float; WI

Summary:

The Therapist 2 - Centralized Float (TCF) serves as a regional clinical resource, leading interdisciplinary collaboration to develop, coordinate, and deliver therapeutic interventions for patients and their support systems across multiple locations throughout Wisconsin. This role requires travel and coverage across locations throughout the state of Wisconsin to ensure continuity of care with coverage assignments ranging from a single day to several weeks.

The Therapist is expected to maintain competency through cross‑training across all Wisconsin service lines and provide evidence‑based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family therapy, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment modalities, to support stabilization and recovery. The TCF may provide supervision, training, and guidance to less experienced therapists and interns, and may support Behavior Specialist (BS) coverage as needed.

This position may operate within an acute care environment, including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings. Travel throughout Wisconsin, including overnight travel when necessary, is an essential function of this position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support patient care, regional operations, and organizational initiatives.

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions:
  Providing one‑on‑one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals.

• Assessing patients' needs:
  Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.

• Developing treatment plans:
  Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goal; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including but not limited to facilitating treatment team meetings.

• Providing counseling and support:
  Incorporating evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well‑being within sessions and in‑the‑moment as needed in the milieu.

• Educating patients:
  Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self‑care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.

• Documenting patient progress:
  Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time.

• Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally):
  Working with other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.

• Adhering to ethical guidelines:
  Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients.

• Continuing education:
  Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health.

• Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and according to System policy and procedure.

• Conduct self in a professional manner.

  • Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments.

  • Communicate assertively and accurately.

  • Receive feedback in a productive manner to further personal & professional development.

• Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require.

• Take lead in identifying and owning clinical initiatives, projects, and activities to support system‑wide continuous improvement.

• Demonstrate…