Mental Health​/SUD Therapist

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE:

Licensed position is eligible for dual certification bonus.

County

The Wood County Human Services Department has great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a shared goal across all departments.

If you have a background in mental health and a passion to help the members of our community, please consider joining our team!

• Health Insurance – Bi-weekly premiums – $49.66/single, $113.92/family,90/10 coverage, $500 deductible single, $1,500 deductible family
• High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) - Bi-Weekly Premiums -$36.43/single, $83.58/family, Bi-Weekly County contribution - $40/individual,$80/family
• Rx 'n Go is a mail-order pharmacy program that provides maintenance and preventive medications at no cost to you! ($0copay, $0 shipping) to employees and their dependents.
• Dental Insurance – Bi-weekly premiums – $9.24/single,$25.71/family
• Vision Insurance – Bi-weekly premiums – $1.48/single, $4.50/family,$1.97/EE+spouse, and $2.01/EE+children.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - Exceptional stability, characterized by being nearly 100% funded and providing a secure, lifetime annuity. It is a top-tier public pension plan, consistently ranked among the best-funded in the U.S. due to its unique hybrid design and disciplined, professional management by the State of Wisconsin Investment
• Deferred Compensation Plan - 457b
• Vacation and Sick Time – Start accruing for both on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
• Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Whole Life, Accident, and/or Critical Illness Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Plan - Benefit rates listed is based on participation in the plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program – A U.S. federal program that forgives the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans for borrowers working full-time in public service jobs. After making 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years) under an income-driven repayment plan, the remaining debt is forgiven tax-free.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wage: $76,960 to $87,068.80/annually

The Wood County Human Services Department, has an immediate opening for a Mental Health/SUD Therapist. This position will provide clinical services to clients seeking mental health and/or substance abuse treatment services from the Mental Health/AODA Outpatient Clinic. Primary duties include assessment and treatment plan development based on Person Centered Planning principles; providing individual, family, and group therapy as identified in the treatment plan;

providing consultation and education services to clients, organizations, and community agencies; completing required paperwork to meet certification and other state reporting requirements.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Utilizing agency developed/approved tools, conduct treatment plans based on person centered planning principles. Treatment plans are to be time limited, outcome based, focusing on client identified goals.
• Provide individual and group counseling as identified in the treatment plan, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques, and therapeutic approaches that are evidence based.
• Participate in various programs/projects of the Outpatient Clinic, including Urgent Care/crisis counseling as scheduled, hospital and/or jail…