Who We Are

Lad Lake is a COA-accredited, nonprofit, independent organization serving kids and families across Wisconsin. With over 1,200 youth and their families benefiting from our trauma-informed programs, we are committed to guiding growth and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.

Our mission is to help youth reach their potential and live responsibly. Our dedicated team works to empower students, helping them build essential skills to overcome challenges and thrive.

We seek a compassionate and skilled Unit Therapist to join our Unit Leadership “trifecta” and provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy to youth and families in our residential program. This role is ideal for a dedicated clinician who thrives in a multidisciplinary setting, ensuring high-quality therapeutic interventions that promote healing and growth.

What a Day in the Life of a Unit Therapist Looks Like:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth and their families following their treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement comprehensive treatment plans that promote healing and growth.
• Monitor overall child management strategies to align with trauma-informed best practices and legal/licensing standards.
• Assess team functioning and work with Unit and Case Managers to identify and resolve barriers to effective treatment.
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation in compliance with licensing and agency standards.
• Develop treatment plans, case reports, and discharge summaries in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Support and train staff on therapeutic interventions, team building, and alternatives to restraint/confinement.
• Provide court testimony as required, summarizing treatment progress and recommendations.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Clinical Services for clinical supervision and case consultation.
• Promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for youth and staff.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or a related counseling field with an emphasis on child, adolescent, and family therapy.
• At least 5 years’ experience providing therapy to youth and families, preferably in a residential, group home, or hospital setting.
• Wisconsin Licensure in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the ability to engage resistant youth in treatment.
• Ability to lead and guide a multidisciplinary team toward common treatment goals.
• Experience in family therapy, emphasizing a brief, strategic model of intervention.
• Strong communication and documentation skills to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Ability to problem-solve, multitask, and manage crisis situations effectively.
• Physical ability to engage with active youth and safely intervene when necessary.

What we bring to the table:

• $27.50/hour, with opportunities for certification-based increases.
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits.
• Paid Time Off (up to 16 days annually to start).
• Holiday pay (up to 8 days).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k plan + profit sharing for your future.
• Casual dress code – wear what makes you comfortable!
• Personal and professional development opportunities (we’ll pay you to learn!).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer.
• Longevity – We’re Wisconsin’s oldest youth service organization!
• Advancement opportunities – Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles and grew into management positions.
• A servant-leadership culture – Our leaders are here to support you so you can best serve our youth.

Come join the Lad Lake family. Welcome home!

(The actual base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary based on education, experience, and job-related skills.)