School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist - Whitewater School District

School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist - Whitewater School District

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: SCHOO
001976

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• Posted :
  October 31, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Internal Medicine- BH
500 McMillen St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA

Internal Medicine- BH
500 McMillen St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA

Fort Health Care is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties and we are seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist, licensed or in-training, to join our Behavioral Health team. This position will support the Whitewater School District K-12.

Shift:
80 hours per bi-weekly pay period
Full Time
Day shift
8:00 am-4:00pm; no weekends/no holidays

The School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist provides individual and/or family therapy to children and adolescents within a school-based setting. The School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, and required chart documentation for assigned clients. The School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist collaborates with other providers and clinical staff within FHC, school personnel, primary care and/or community supports as needed.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments, formulates diagnosis, and monitors individual's treatment plan/interventions and updates treatment plan(s) as required.
• Uses evidence-based therapeutic treatment modalities for individual, family therapy or group therapy.
• Provides crisis intervention/safety planning as needed.
• Prepares timely clinical documentation in electronic medical record in accordance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary clinical collaboration and consultation within Fort Health Care Behavioral Health.
• Works collaboratively with other professionals within the school system/district regarding school-based referrals.
• Maintains caseload as assigned; case management and/or aftercare planning as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to work with diverse client population within the community for those with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Provides community education, marketing outreach, and performance improvement activities as requested.

Requirements of this position include:

• Masters Degree in Counseling;
  Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience working with diverse populations. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. Experience with computers and demonstrated proficiency with software programs.
• Experience with documentation in electronic medical record, understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Current WI License: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, APSW, APSW; LPC-IT

Fort Health Care is proud to be named a 15-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southwestern Wisconsin, a 5-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.

In addition, Fort Health Care is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort Health Care with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pharmacy Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking

Equal Opportunity Employer
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