Clinical Therapist (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor) (Crisis Intervention Services) - LTE

SALARY RANGE

$30.32 - $48.76

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha County's Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for an LTE Clinical Therapist (may underfill as Senior Mental Health Counselor). This position will have a primary job assignment on the Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Services Team and will provide mobile crisis intervention services. This position is grant funded and expected to last from March 2026 - February 2027. Working hours for this position will be 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday daytime hours. A minimum of three holiday shifts per year are also required. This position is a non-benefited, temporary position.

Waukesha County Crisis Intervention Services is a State Certified DHS 34 program that supports individuals across the lifespan who may be experiencing a mental health emergency or may be at risk of a mental health emergency. Crisis intervention services seeks to provide person-centered and strength-based interventions that utilize the least restrictive means necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of persons experiencing mental health or behavioral health crisis. Mobile crisis services are provided 24/7 including weekends and holidays. Shift times may need to adjust to meet program needs. Flexibility in scheduling of crisis staff may be considered.

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CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

The department may choose to fill this position as a Clinical Therapist.
The Clinical Therapist classification specification can be viewed here.  

The 2026 salary range for Clinical Therapist is: $35.09 - $48.76.
 

Clinical Therapist Minimum Training & Experience Requirements:
1.    Graduation from a recognized college or university with a master's degree in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational,) counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area.  
2.    Candidates must have Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor in Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Training, status as a minimum.  
3.    Two years of post bachelor work experience in psychology (clinical, counseling, educational), counseling and guidance, social work or closely related area. 

The department may choose to underfill this position as a Senior Mental Health Counselor.
The Senior Mental Health Counselor classification specification can be viewed here.
The 2026 salary range for Senior Mental Health Counselor is: $30.32 - $42.11.
 

Senior Mental Health Counselor Minimum Training & Experience Requirements:

1. a. Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology or a closely‑related field.

1. b. Two years of professional experience in the field of mental health including one thousand hours of experience delivering services to the chronically mentally ill and their families.

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2. a. Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with at least four courses in sociology, social work, or psychology.

2. b. Three years of professional experience in the field of mental health including one thousand hours of experience delivering services to the chronically mentally ill and their families.

3. Master's degree from a recognized college or university in sociology, social work, psychology, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn a