School-Based Mental Health Therapist

• School-Based Mental Health Therapist Hayward, WI Do you want to help students build healthier futures while serving a Native American community through compassionate, school-based mental health care?
• Why You'll Love Working with Us Meaningful Community Impact: Support students and families through compassionate mental health care within a Native American community.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with no evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
• Paid Clinical Supervision: Grow your career with paid supervision hours available for therapists pursuing licensure.
• Integrated Team Environment: Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, dental, and wellness professionals in a fully integrated care model.
• Northern Wisconsin Lifestyle: Live and work near lakes, forests, ski trails, and year-round outdoor recreation in a beautiful Northwoods setting.
• About Us At Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center, we provide integrated healthcare services that support the physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being of the Tribal community.
• Our team collaborates across medical, behavioral health, dental, vision, and wellness services to improve access to compassionate, coordinated treatment.
• We are committed to culturally respectful, relationship-centered support that strengthens individuals and families.
• What You'll Do as a School-Based Mental Health Therapist Provide counseling and behavioral health support to students in grades 1–12 across local partner schools.
• Conduct assessments, evaluations, and DSM-5-based diagnoses for students and patients.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized treatment plans based on client progress and clinical needs.
• Respond to crises through intervention, safety planning, and referrals when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, treatment records, and progress notes within required timelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, school staff, families, and community resources to coordinate support services.
• Educate clients and families on coping strategies, wellness practices, and available mental health resources.
• Travel to partner schools up to 40 miles away to support student counseling programs.
• Our Ideal School-Based Mental Health Therapist Experienced: Has 1+ years of clinical experience providing mental health therapy or counseling services in a clinical or community setting; experience working with children, adolescents, or diverse populations is a plus.
• Licensed or In-Training Clinician: Holds or is pursuing Wisconsin licensure as an LPC, APSW, LCSW, LMFT, or related behavioral health credential; Dual Certification in Mental Health and AODA is preferred.
• Adaptable and Driven: Responds calmly in changing environments, takes initiative, and adjusts therapeutic approaches to meet individual client needs Collaborative: Works effectively alongside healthcare providers, school personnel, and behavioral health teams to coordinate care.
• Organized Communicator: Maintains timely documentation, manages treatment plans, and communicates clearly with clients and care teams.
• Culturally Respectful Professional: Values relationship-based care and demonstrates sensitivity and compassion when serving Native American students, families, and communities.

What We Offer

Our School-Based Mental Health Therapist Compensation: $33.84-$39.76/hour, DOE Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday position, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Time Off: Generous PTO, 21 paid holidays, and birthday leave Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability coverage Retirement: 401(k) with 3% employer match Professional Growth: Paid clinical supervision for therapists pursuing licensure Family Support: Paid maternity leave up to 8 weeks and paid paternity leave up to 2 weeks Loan Repayment Support: Loan repayment eligibility Additional Perks: Mileage reimbursement and a laptop provided Practice Environment: Integrated healthcare setting serving the Native American community in beautiful Northern Wisconsin To Apply Apply today if you are a Mental Health Therapist, Youth Therapist, School Counselor, Social Worker, or Behavioral Health Professional seeking a meaningful opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based care within a collaborative healthcare environment. By submitting this application, you agree to receive recurring informational text messages (e.g., appointment alerts) that may be automated to the mobile number used at opt-in from Team Builder Recruiting, LLC. Msg frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help and STOP to cancel. See Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.

Requirements

Has 1+ years of clinical experience providing mental health therapy or counseling services in a clinical or community setting Experience working with children, adolescents, or diverse populations is a plus Holds or is pursuing Wisconsin licensure as an LPC, APSW, LCSW, LMFT, or related behavioral health credential Dual Certification in Mental Health and AODA is preferred