Mental Health Therapist OR Clinical Psychologist

Position Summary

The Mental Health Therapist or Clinical Psychologist functions as an independent healthcare provider, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide diagnostic assessment and treatment to elementary‑aged children and adolescents in a school‑based behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include assessment/intake, treatment planning, individual clinical therapy, and related documentation, with an emphasis on evidence‑based practice.

• Perform assessments to evaluate mental health and behavioral conditions.
• Collaborate and consult with a multidisciplinary team to address the needs of the population served, provide quality patient care, and promote SPH’s vision and mission.
• Coordinate patient care with a variety of resources including schools, families, primary care, senior living facilities, and other specialty providers.
• Conduct individual, family, or group counseling utilizing evidence‑based practices.
• Utilize outcome tools to determine patient progress.
• Assist in contributing to continuity of care planning as patients transition to community‑based services.
• Maintain progress notes and other required electronic documentation.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert, provide feedback, and consult as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Sauk Prairie Healthcare on projects and initiatives related to Behavioral Health Services.
• Provide care within the scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, SPH policy, and practice agreements.

• Mental Health Therapist: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
  Preferred: None.
• Clinical Psychologist: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology or a related field recognized by the examining board.
  Preferred: None.

• Licensed mental health provider required: 2 years of experience providing evidence‑based treatment.
• Preferred: 3–5 years, including experience with students/families in a school‑based setting and working with substance use disorders.
• Comfortable and experienced working with younger children and able to provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions within a school‑based model.

• Mental Health Therapist: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
  Preferred: None.
• Clinical Psychologist: Licensed Psychologist in the state of Wisconsin.
  Preferred: None.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire for both Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Psychologist.

• Competitive health and dental insurance options.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Retirement plan with vesting and employer match.