Mental Health Therapist

About Us

At Northwest Passage, we focus on mental health and wellness through the adoption of our PassageWay Elements: Nature, Recreation, Relaxation, Nutrition, Exercise, Relationships, Service, and Spirit. These elements are central to our approach, combining traditional mental health treatment with arts, education, nature-based therapy, and experiential opportunities. Since 1978, we've been dedicated to providing high-quality care in a community dedicated in hope, recovery, and wellness. Our facilities in Northwest Wisconsin offer a peaceful environment for our clients and staff, with easy access to activities and resources near Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Eau Claire.
 
Northwest Passage proudly serves individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and we are committed to providing an environment where all feel welcomed and supported. Northwest Passage looks to build our team with candidates who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to all of our clients, demonstrating resilience, determination, collaboration, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. At Northwest Passage, you will foster hope through your involvement in the healing process. Guided by the PassageWay Elements, we strive to create a positive environment for growth and wellness for both our clients and staff.

Position Description

The Mental Health Therapist provides direct clinical services to individuals, families, and groups. Clinical services may include individual/family counseling sessions, group counseling services, and individual/family psychosocial and family systems assessment and treatment plan development. The Mental Health Therapist functions as a treatment team member and collaborates with other agency professionals in order to provide therapeutic services to identified clients and their families. The Mental Health Therapist aides in role modeling and mentoring staff in providing high quality treatment services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling sessions, according to the treatment plan, professional standards, and certification standards. 
• Conduct clinical assessments using clinical interview, review of records, objective diagnostic tools, and consultation with other members of the treatment team.
• Develop treatment plans collaboratively with clients, and revise the plan as treatment progresses. 
• Integrate professional treatment and behavioral strategies within a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including medical and direct care personnel. 
• Collaborate with and guide the treatment team members in implementing individualized and comprehensive treatment plans congruent with the identified client’s diagnosis, needs, and personal strengths.  
• Complete all required documentation as indicated by certification, funding source, and program standards.  
• Actively participate in clinical supervision meetings as required to meet best practice and licensure standards. 
• Attend staff meetings and participate in trainings as required.
   

Qualifications 

• Must be fully licensed in Wisconsin (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LP) or have a valid training license
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical diagnostic activities and various modalities of psychotherapy and counseling
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local ordinances and policies regarding therapeutic issues
• Ability to maintain files, records, and reports
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently
   

Values

In addition to responsibilities and qualifications, ideal candidates will show an understanding of and an ongoing dedication to actively applying Northwest Passage's values, which are embedded into each role:

• Quality & Adaptability
• Respect & Compassion
• Leadership & Courage
• Connection & Well-being

Benefits

• Health Insurance (no deductible)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with Discretionary Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health benefit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)
• Longevity Benefit
• Relocation Assistance
• Off-Site Housing ($475/month rent), dependent on availability

Northwest Passage is an equal employment opportunity employer.