What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist- Casual, first shift position at Children's Wisconsin?
At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.
We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.
Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.
- Foster Care
- Treatment Foster Care
- Adoption
- Respite Care
- Child Advocacy Centers
- Family Case Management
- Family Finding
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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Position Summary-
Triple P has funding to pay for us to hire a casual IECMH Consultant to work with their team across the state. This is a mostly virtual position with some travel, likely quarterly to offices around the state.
The Mental Health Therapist is critical to the success of the Children's Wisconsin's Mental and Behavioral Health strategy by increasing Access , reducing Stigma , engaging in Early Detection, Prevention and Education . Provides individual, group, and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient clinic setting, using evidence based / informed, trauma informed, and inclusive practices. Actively engages the child, their family, and caregivers in treatment and recovery planning. Provides consultation, education, and outreach to colleagues, trainees, and community. Participates in activities and initiatives related to the MBH strategy.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Be exposed to bodily fluids (e.g. tears, saliva, blood).
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
