Psychotherapist

Job Title: CIT Psychotherapist
Location: Community Intervention Team - Madison, WI 53703

Reports To: Community Case Management Supervisor

Department: Community Case Management

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The CIT Psychotherapist provides person-centered, trauma-informed therapy to adults enrolled in the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role delivers evidence-based individual and group therapy, supports recovery goals, and provides services in the clinic, client homes, and throughout the community.

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, CPT, and Motivational Enhancement.
• Treat individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with case managers, nursing, psychiatry, peer support, and other providers.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Engage natural supports and coordinate care to promote recovery.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

• Maintain approximately 25–30 billable client hours per week.
• Carry an active caseload of 18–30 clients.
• Maintain 70% schedule utilization.
• Balance direct client care with administrative responsibilities and documentation.
• Assist with CCS Service Facilitator coverage as assigned.

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Active Wisconsin licensure (APSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).

• SAC or SAC-IT certification.
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience in outpatient or community-based behavioral health.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Ability to manage a structured caseload and meet productivity expectations.
• Effective crisis intervention and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

This position is primarily community and clinic based and requires travel throughout the community. Candidates must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and maintain professional documentation and ethical standards.