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Mental Health Therapist

Lutheran Social Services
60320.00
United States, Wisconsin, West Allis
5300 West Lincoln Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2026
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity. Description Now providing a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Therapist colleagues! Ask a recruiter about the bonus and payout! Therapist - In Training or Fully Licensed (DBT Program) Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) Location: Milwaukee County, WI Employment Type: FullTime, BenefitEligible Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is seeking a Therapist - In Training or Fully Licensed to join our Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Program. This is an opportunity to support adults living with persistent mental health and substance use concerns-meeting them both in their homes and in an officebased setting to truly meet them where they're at. If you're passionate about helping individuals build skills, overcome barriers, and reach their selfidentified goals, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As part of our Outpatient Services DBT Program, you will: Provide inhome and officebased DBT therapy to adults in Milwaukee County Conduct clinical assessments using interviews and diagnostic tools Collaboratively develop individualized treatment plans Facilitate weekly DBT individual sessions, skills groups, and limited afterhours phone coaching Deliver strengthbased, evidencebased therapeutic services Complete documentation within required timelines Attend client recovery team meetings Participate actively in clinical supervision Work with clients referred directly from Milwaukee County CCS Receive compensable time for all work, travel, and documentation What We're Looking For Education & Experience Master's degree in Social Work (Mental Health concentration), Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field - required Practicum experience related to services LSS provides Prior experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Experience providing psychotherapy to adults and/or families Eligibility for a training license per WI Department of Safety & Professional Services Licensure Must have, or be eligible to obtain, one of the following (InTraining accepted): Advanced Practice Social Worker Marriage & Family Therapist Professional Counselor Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Must pass MVR check and meet LSS auto insurance requirements Technology Skills Basic computer proficiency Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred (training provided) Travel Daily travel within Milwaukee County is required. Why LSS? Missiondriven work Supportive team environment DBTdedicated program with clinical supervision Full benefits for eligible employees Paid training and professional development Paid time for travel, documentation, and client support activities Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and help empower individuals on their path to recovery and resilience! LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications Education Master Degree of Social Work (preferred) Master Degree of Marriage & Family Therapy (preferred) Master Degree of Counseling (preferred) Master Degree of Psychology (preferred) Licenses & Certifications Advanced Pract Soc Worker (preferred) Driver's License (required) Lic. Mar. & Fam Ther IT (preferred) Lic. Prof Counselor IT (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.