Licensed Mental Health Professional

Licensed Mental Health Professional (CCS Provider)

Position Summary

Day One Mental Health Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our growing team and provide community-based mental health services through our partnership with Dane County Comprehensive Community Services (CCS).

In this role, you will support individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges through person-centered, recovery-oriented care that promotes resilience, independence, and overall well-being. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary providers and community partners to help clients achieve their recovery goals.

The ideal candidate is a dedicated clinician who values cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices. Services may be delivered in clients' homes, schools, workplaces, community settings, the agency office, or via telehealth, depending on client needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment and recovery plans in accordance with CCS standards.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy services as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary team members to establish and maintain person-centered recovery goals.
• Coordinate care with CCS Service Facilitators, psychiatrists, primary care providers, schools, and other community supports.
• Complete risk assessments and develop safety plans when necessary.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with agency policies, CCS requirements, Medicaid standards, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, supervision, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Assist clients in building coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, communication skills, and community connections.
• Deliver services using evidence-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Maintain active professional licensure and fulfill continuing education requirements.

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Wisconsin licensure in good standing, including one of the following:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor-In Training (LPC-IT)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-In Training (LMFT-IT)
• Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) with qualifying mental health experience
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete background checks required by Dane County CCS and agency policies.

Preferred

• Experience providing community-based mental health services.
• Familiarity with Dane County CCS policies, service requirements, and documentation standards.
• Experience working with individuals affected by serious and persistent mental illness, trauma, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
• Training or certification in evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, or trauma-focused therapies.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Competitive compensation.
• Clinical supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved community-based services.

Work Environment

This position involves providing services throughout Dane County in a variety of settings, including clients' homes, community locations, schools, workplaces, agency offices, and telehealth platforms. Some evening availability may be required to accommodate client schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Day One Mental Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where all employees and clients are treated with dignity and respect.

If selected for an interview, please be ready to provide:

• Two Professional Letters of Recommendation - Must include the date, nature of your professional relationship, length of time known (must be over one year), the writer's title, and signature

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50