Psychotherapist / Psychotherapist (in training)

Sheboygan County - Health & Human Services is a proud 2026 Gold recipient of Mental Health America’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, awarded for our commitment to employee mental health and well-being. Learn more about the Bell Seal at mhanational.org/bestemployers. Here is why working at Sheboygan County is for you: It is our imperative to remain an inclusive workplace. Sheboygan County is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents our community. Sheboygan County Health and Human Services also strives to be a trauma informed organization which fully realizes the prevalence of trauma, recognizes the effects of trauma, and responds with trauma informed policies and practices, and we are looking for staff who will help us champion this journey. Becoming a member of our growing team also means that YOU become our top priority. You will not only enjoy a dynamic work environment but a variety of perks including but not limited to the following: Generous benefits package Time off: 15 vacation days, sick time and 10 paid holidays Other perks: Referral program, Wisconsin Retirement System, education discount and more! What to Expect: This position is a part of the clinical treatment team of the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Center. Psychotherapists provide a full continuum of outpatient services to individuals seeking mental health and/or addiction treatment. As part of the clinical team, psychotherapists participate in clinical staffing, treatment planning, information and referral inquiries, crisis intervention, and provide consultation within the agency, to community service partners and the public. The primary focus of this position is providing services to youth impacted by substance use disorders. This position could be filled with a Psychotherapist or a Psychotherapist (in training). Psychotherapist: $36.55 - $42.95 Psychotherapist (in training): $34.16 - $40.14 Complete comprehensive initial assessments that reflect the client’s need for outpatient mental health services to include presenting problems, psychosocial history, diagnostic impressions, areas of functional impairment, and recommendations for treatment. Provide results of the assessment to the client (and/or parent/legal representative) as well as treatment alternatives, client’s rights and responsibilities, the anticipated fees for treatment, and the clinic’s grievance procedure. Develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the client based on the initial comprehensive assessment to include client’s strengths, treatment goals, measurable outcomes, the frequency and type of service recommended to reach goals, and the prescription for treatment from the psychiatrist. Conduct clinical treatment plan reviews with the client to evaluate progress toward goals, the need for additional assessment or changes in the plan based on the chapter governing the consumer’s enrollment. Participate in the on-call coverage as needed that supports clinic’s response to telephone calls and individuals walking in to obtain information about mental illness, addiction, and treatment and/or to apply for services. Provide crisis intervention to individuals who present to the clinic in crisis which may include development of a crisis plan and/or collaboration with our crisis system service partners in the community. Provide individual, couples/relationship, family and group psychotherapy to clients based on their treatment/recovery plan using evidence-based, best practice models of treatment and therapeutic interventions. Group therapy programs are developed based on need for a specific service based on referrals to the treatment center and staff expertise/interest. Maintain client’s electronic record in accordance with confidentiality rules and regulatory requirements and standards. Timely completion of documentation is required to include the initial (and subsequent) assessments, progress notes, staffing/supervision meetings, collegial clinical collaboration, treatment plans and reviews, collateral contacts, phone calls/texts/emails, and a closing/discharge summary. Monitor need for and complete any documentation/forms required by third party payers to support reimbursement of services provided. Provide accurate, adequate documentation in electronic record to support billing and reimbursement of services rendered. Perform basic case management functions for assigned clients. If case management needs exceed that which can be provided within psychotherapist role, makes referral to case management services in DCP. Provide information and referral to individuals about community mental health and addiction resources; consult with agencies, schools,