Licensed Professional Counselor

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The LPC, LCSW, and/or MFT is responsible for the assessment, treatment, support, and follow-up of patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This individual functions as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered care that aligns with evidence-based practices. The LPC, LWSW, and/or MFT supports the organization’s commitment to integrated behavioral health by delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting recovery-oriented outcomes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Performs and documents comprehensive assessments and client-centered therapeutic services that address the intellectual, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Provides substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment using a variety of evidence-based modalities through both group and individual therapy sessions to meet the diverse needs of the patient population.
• Maintains clinical documentation and records in accordance with organizational policies, as well as applicable state and federal regulations and standards.
• Collaborates with patients, families, internal care teams, referral sources, and community partners to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote recovery and well-being.
• Submits accurate and timely billing and documentation to support revenue cycle functions and meet financial targets for the service line.
• Educates patients, families, colleagues, and the broader community on substance use, co-occurring disorders, and available treatment options to improve community health outcomes.
• Participates in ongoing training and education of colleagues and team members to support high-quality patient care and maintain professional standards.
• Maintains strict adherence to scheduled work hours with regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Master’s degree or doctorate degree in a field eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Master’s degree level - 3000 hours of professional counseling practice, including 1000 hours of face-to-face client contact.
• Doctorate degree level - 1000 hours of full-time professional counseling practice.
• Verification of passing score of an exam approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services professional counselor section.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Master’s degree or doctorate degree in a field eligible for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• 3000 hours of professional clinical social worker practice, including 1000 hours of face-to-face client contact.
• Verification of passing score of the Wisconsin Statutes and Rules exam, and of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Exam.
• Marriage and Family Therapist
• Master’s degree in a field eligible for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
• 3000 hours of professional counseling practice, including 1000 hours of face-to-face client contact.
• Verification of passing score of an examination approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services marriage and family therapist section.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in behavioral health providing both group and individual therapy, with a strong preference for experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
• Active licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire, or within three-months of employment.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), per FHC guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer