PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Serving the Merrill Area & Lincoln County
Clinic-and School-Based Opportunity
Part-Time to Full-Time Opportunity

YOUR EXPERTISE. THEIR JOURNEY. OUR MISSION.
Looking for Meaningful Work Close to Home?
At Bridge Community Health Clinic, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, adults, and families throughout Merrill and Lincoln County. Whether providing care in our Merrill clinic or providing care in Merrill Area schools, you'll help expand access to high-quality mental health services where they're needed most.

If you're looking for a supportive team, meaningful community impact, and the ability to focus on client care rather than administrative burdens, we'd love to meet you.

Why This Role Matters.
As a Psychotherapist with Bridge Clinic, you'll provide assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups experiencing mental health challenges and life stressors. You'll work alongside medical, behavioral health, school, and community partners to improve outcomes and increase access to care for people regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

WHY JOIN BRIDGE CLINIC?
• Collaborative Team Environment: Join a team committed to whole-person care. Our behavioral health professionals work closely with primary care, dental, school, and community partners to support the health and well-being of the people we serve.
• Meaningful Community Impact: Help address growing behavioral health needs in rural communities by providing services where people live, learn, and work.
• Support for Your Success: We provide clinical consultation, care coordination support, continuing education opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth.
• Focus on Care, Not Paperwork: Our administrative and operational teams manage scheduling, referrals, and care coordination so you can spend more time with clients.

What We Offer.
• Part-time to full-time flexibility
• Clinic-based and school-based practice settings
• Eligibility for HRSA National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment and other state and federal loan forgiveness programs
• Competitive paid time off and holiday benefits
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Dedicated clinical consultation and collaboration time
• Referral and care coordination support
• 3% retirement contribution
• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting at 20-24 hours per week with dependent coverage and employer contribution
• Clinic-provided HSA contributions for individual and family coverage
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and AD&D benefits with the option to purchase additional coverages
• Liability insurance coverage
• Licensure and CE reimbursement

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Minimum Qualifications.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
• Wisconsin licensure
• Clinical supervision hours completed
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
• Experience in integrated or collaborative care settings
• Certification or specialized training in areas such as trauma, substance use, grief, or related specialties
• Experience with program development, quality improvement, or community partnerships

You are:
• Skilled in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• A strong communicator and collaborative team member
• Adaptable, self-directed, and community-minded
• Committed to improving access to mental health care in rural communities
• Comfortable working with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide ethical, compassionate, and culturally responsive care
• Complete assessments, diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans
• Deliver individual, family, couple, and group therapy services
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with medical providers, schools, and community partners
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed
• Develop and maintain referral and community resource networks

JOIN OUR MISSION.
Bridge Community Health Clinic fills community needs by removing barriers to care, integrating medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and connecting patients and partners to resources.

Our vision is that the care we provide and the connections we create improves the health of our patients and communities.

Join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and is committed to strengthening the health of Merrill, Lincoln County, and the surrounding communities.

Apply today and help build healthier communities, one person at a time.

EEOC Statement: Bridge Community Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or genetic information.