Bilingual School Centered Therapist - In Training

pimg style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;" src="https://www.lsswis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LSS-Brand-Logo-with-Tagline-Black.png" width="500" height="76" alt="LSS Banner" //p pimg style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;" src="https://www.lsswis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NationalBBlogowin25_RGB.png" width="150" height="144" //p p /p pstrongJoin Our Team as a Therapist - In Training!/strong/p pstrongLutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS)/strong is looking for a dedicated and passionate Bilingual Therapist, Licensed or In Training, to join our School Centered Mental Health team. This position will require fluency in Spanish./p pIf you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in the lives of families in their communities, this full-time, benefit-eligible position could be your next career move! /p pstrongAbout the School Centered Mental Health (SCMH) program/strong/p pSchool Centered Mental Health is a school, in home, and community based program designed to support the mental health needs of children as well as families. The SCMH model includes 7 dimensions, School Partnerships, Therapy, Health Navigation, Research and Assessment, Family Coaching, Behavioral Interventions, and Training and Education. Our spanservices reach beyond traditional school based mental health programs to include trauma-informed therapy, family coaching, behavior interventions and education/training and assessment./span/p pstrongAs a Therapist with School Centered Mental Health, you will:/strong/p ul liProvide individual, couples, family, and/or group psychotherapy services to adult and/or child/minor clients in a school, office, out-of-home care setting and/or home setting./li liConduct assessments of client needs using clinical interview, objective diagnostic tools, and collateral contacts./li liDevelop treatment plans collaboratively with clients and other providers./li liAttend client/recovery team meetings./li liAttend and participate in staff development programs, including in-service training, staff meetings, and professional seminars./li liParticipate in clinical supervision meetings as required to meet best practice and licensure standards./li liWork a flexible weekly schedule that may include some evening and/or weekend hours for client appointments./li /ul p /p pstrongEssential Skills and Qualifications/strong/p ul liBackground Check Required/li liEducation: A completed Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related program is required./li liExperience: Practicum experience, through your degree program, related to services LSS provides is required./li liValid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required./li liEligibility for the in training or full license to practice as a therapist by meeting criteria set by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services./li liLanguage: This position requires fluency in Spanish and will require the candidate to complete a language proficiency test during the hiring process./li /ul pstrong /strong/p pstrongPerks and Benefits/strong/p ul liPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible for loan forgiveness after 10 years of on-time payments through an income-based repayment plan./li /ul ul liLicensure and Exam Fees ul liIf the employee has been with LSS for 1 year prior, they will receive full reimbursement for licensure and/or exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals./li liIf the employee is considered part-time, LSS will pay for half of the associated licensure and exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals./li /ul /li ul liIt is required for your position to maintain a state license in a mental health or substance abuse related field./li liThe following are situations in which licensure and/or exam costs will be reimbursed:/li /ul liClinical Supervision and Consultation/li ul liWe offer a free, robust clinical supervision experience for any type of licensure that focuses not only on client needs, but employee development./li /ul liTraining/li ul liLSS is focused on the continued growth of our employees and ensuring we provide high quality services./li liLSS employees are eligible for receiving internal as well as financial support for external trainings to support your growth and required Continuing Education (CEU) credits./li /ul /ul ul liHealth Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance./li liFinancial Benefits: Flex Spending Accounts, 403B contributions, annual raises, and mileage reimbursement./li liPaid Time Off: Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays./li liProfessional Development: Opportunities for in-service training, staff meetings, and professional seminars./li liEmployee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges./li liService Awards and Recognition: Celebrating your dedication and achievements/li /ul p /p pstrongWork Environment and Physical Demands/strong/p ul liFlexible Schedule: Work a schedule that includes evening hours to meet client needs./li liTravel and Community Engagement: Travel within the community to provide services in various locations (home, school, office)./li liPhysical Activity: Frequent bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required./li /ul p /p pAt Lutheran Social Services, we believe in empowering our employees to succeed and grow. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter. By joining our team, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to ensuring that no one is excluded from our communities, and everyone has what they need to live independently and thrive./p pstrongTake this opportunity to make a real difference in your community. Apply now and be a part of something bigger with Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI!/strong/p pemLSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)./em/p