Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist Opportunity:

The Mental Health Therapist (Outpatient) provides evidence-based mental health and substance use assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy services to individuals, families, and groups in an outpatient setting. This role supports recovery, wellness, and stability by delivering person-centered, trauma-informed care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to meet the needs of diverse populations.

What You’ll Get:

• The starting pay range for a fully licensed Mental Health Therapist is $75,712 - $82,430 based on education and experience.
• This job is a full-time, in person position.
• This role will be at the Wausau clinic 3 days per week and the Merrill clinic 2 days per week.
• PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you are eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

What You Bring:

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or a related human services field from an accredited institution
• Current State of Wisconsin licensure as one of the following (no in-training licenses will be accepted):

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Psychologist

• Demonstrated skill in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to change

Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and maintain unrestricted driving privileges throughout employment and have use of a personal vehicle.

Preferred:

• Two or more years of outpatient mental health and/or substance use treatment experience

In evaluating candidates for this position, North Central Health Care may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. 

In evaluating candidates for this position, North Central Health Care may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. 

What a Mental Health Therapist does at NCHC:

Mental Health Therapist:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk screenings using evidence-based tools and clinical judgment
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, person-centered treatment plans in collaboration with clients
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy for clients with mental health and/or substance use disorders across the lifespan
• Monitor client progress, adjust interventions as needed, and complete discharge planning and aftercare coordination
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, billing entries, and summaries
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including emergency response, mobile crisis support, or backup coverage
• Coordinate care and collaborate with internal teams, schools, social services, medical providers, and community agencies
• Provide consultation, education, and outreach to community partners and stakeholders
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, supervision, and required trainings
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including in-office, community-based, and telehealth services, to meet client needs
• Adhere to professional ethics, licensure requirements, confidentiality standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Complete required continuing education and training activities.
• Deliver services in compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency regulations
• Ensure documentation meets clinical, regulatory, and billing standards
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Primarily indoor, office-based clinical environment with community-based services as needed
• Exposure to:
  • Agitated, irritated, or confrontational individuals
  • Extreme temperatures during community-based work
  • Bodily fluids or communicable diseases
• Requires visual, hearing, and communication abilities sufficient to ensure client safety and effective care delivery
• Weekly travel between Wausau and Merril locations

Who We Are:

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs more than 600 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at www.norcen.org/careers to learn more.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship, including but not limited to visa sponsorship or employment-based immigration support.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.