Psychotherapist- CCS FCT Program
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Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

ABOUT THE COMPREHENISVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS) PROGRAM OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
The Family Centered Treatment (FCT) model is provided through the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program within Human Services, Behavioral Health Division. CCS provides a flexible array of individualized community-based psycho-social rehabilitation services for consumers with mental health or substance use disorders across their lifespan. The goal of the program is to assist the consumer in increasing resilience, reducing the impact that their trauma history, mental health, and/or substance use disorder plays in their life, and assisting in their journey of recovery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
Family Centered Treatment (FCT) is an evidence-based model that provides intensive in-home support to families experiencing dysregulation or having a child returning from out-of-home placement. FCT addresses the needs of the family unit, recognizing that what affects one family member affects all family members. The FCT therapist will meet with families several times a week, to learn and adopt positive behavioral patterns through counseling, skills training, trauma treatment, community resource coordination and a variety of identified psychosocial rehabilitation services.

 SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Complete all necessary FCT training and requirements to be a certified Family Centered Treatment therapist through the Family Centered Treatment Foundation
• Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy for consumers and families enrolled in the CCS/FCT program, using the evidence-based practice of FCT
• Participate in team developed recovery planning services
• Facilitate and provide psychosocial rehabilitative services
• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessments, evaluate consumer’s safety to self and others through clinical interview and develop crisis plans and safety plans with the consumer to meet their safety needs

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling and/or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Valid driver’s license

ABILITY TO OBTAIN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

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

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional Licensure with 2-3 years’ experience.

Wage & Benefits
$32.12 - $41.26/ hour based on candidate’s successful experience and qualification.
Jefferson County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package. Click Here for 2024 Jefferson County Benefits

Benefits Highlights
*2 Weeks Paid Vacation* Health insurance*
*Health insurance opt Out Plan * Dental & Vision insurance*
*Life insurance* Wisconsin Retirement System*
*Health Savings Account * Deferred Compensation Program*
*Group Life insurance *
*Fully licensed staff able to sign off on licensing hours*

 Employees at Jefferson County Value
*Competitive Pay* Excellent Benefits* Great Coworkers* *Flexibility* Advancement & Opportunity* *Family Feel*
HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov. 

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer