Mental Health Therapist

Overview

WEAP is hiring a Mental Health Therapist! If you’re passionate about helping children thrive, love the idea of working side by side with a diverse clinical team, and are excited to grow a department you can be proud of, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Location:

WEAP Interdisciplinary Madison Site (Part of the LEARN Behavioral Family)

Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 annually

At our WEAP Interdisciplinary Madison Site, children, teens and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities have access to a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary model where Mental Health Clinicians, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Behavior Analysts all work under one roof. Families don’t have to juggle multiple providers—our team delivers collaborative, life-changing care together in one vibrant, spacious clinic.

For over 25 years, the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children with autism find success. Our goal is to empower our clients to build the skills needed to live a happy and fulfilling life.

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
• Conduct sibling and family support groups
• Deliver best-practice outpatient mental health services through assessments, interventions, and collaborative treatment
• Mentor practicum students and interns through training, coaching, and supervision
• Collaborate daily with SLPs, Behavior Analysts, Psychologists, and Mental Health Clinicians to deliver truly integrated care
• Conduct relevant training sessions for staff and the community on the mental health needs of individuals with ASD

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related counseling field
• Active licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT (or currently working toward independent licensure)
• Functional understanding of how ASD impacts the family system
• Experience implementing behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents with autism strongly preferred
• A self-starter who brings ideas, passion, and vision to the table
• Strong communication, adaptability, and a love of working as part of a team
• Bonus:
  First Aid/CPR training

• Competitive salary $70,000-$75,000 annually
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Ongoing professional development within the LEARN Behavioral network
• The chance to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, collaborative, and evolving environment

WEAP/LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the U.S.