Licensed School-Based Clinician at Jewish Family Services – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Licensed School-Based Clinician (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) provides comprehensive mental health services and activities that support and enhance the mental and emotional health of clients who are predominantly survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and other complex trauma primarily in a school setting. This role blends clinical expertise with educational collaboration, supporting students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs within K–12 school settings while also maintaining a small outpatient caseload in a licensed Wisconsin DHS 35 clinic.

Key Responsibilities

School-Based Services

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to students within the school setting
• Deliver social-emotional learning (SEL) support through classroom-based interventions (as needed) and small group counseling
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and school staff to support student success
• Offer consultation to school personnel regarding behavioral and mental health concerns
• Participate in and support Response to Intervention (RTI) / Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) frameworks
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor student progress

Outpatient Clinical Services

• Provide limited outpatient psychotherapy to children and families
• Utilize developmentally appropriate, evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches
• Engage caregivers in treatment planning and ongoing care
• Coordinate care with schools, medical providers, and other stakeholders

General Clinical & Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 and ICD-10 criteria
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with DHS 35, agency, and state regulations
• Assist clients with referrals, care coordination, and resource navigation
• Collaborate with agency personnel and external professionals to support client care
• Participate in 1:1 supervision for a minimum of 1 hour per week, as well as peer consultation, and ongoing professional development
• Maintain client confidentiality in all settings
• Manage an independent caseload across school and clinic settings while meeting productivity expectations
• Represent the agency in the community and support outreach efforts as appropriate
• Maintain active licensure in good standing in accordance with Wisconsin Administrative Code and DHS 35 requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
• Active Wisconsin licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) in good standing
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated training and experience in trauma-informed care
• Experience working with children and adolescents
• Knowledge of school systems and educational environments
• Understanding of family systems, including issues related to separation and divorce
• Ability to work independently across multiple settings, including off-site school locations
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance
• Ability to pass required background checks, including DOJ, caregiver, and sex offender registry screenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RTI/MTSS frameworks
• Training or experience in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) implementation
• Experience providing classroom-based and small group interventions
• Knowledge of child-centered and family therapy approaches
• Experience in child and family outpatient psychotherapy
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Current credentialing with insurance panels
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Availability for occasional evening hours

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnostic criteria
• Expertise in trauma-sensitive treatment modalities
• Understanding of a variety of theoretical approaches, group process, and client advocacy
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with children, families, and school staff
• Effective communication, public speaking, and professional writing skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing demands
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Flexibility in balancing school-based and outpatient responsibilities

Work Environment

Primary work conducted within K–12 school settings, with additional limited outpatient clinical responsibilities in a DHS 35 clinic.

Regular travel between sites required.

Schedule aligned primarily with the school year, with some flexibility based on client and family needs.