Clinical Therapist

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

Genesee Lake School is now seeking a Therapist to join their team in Oconomowoc!

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath company, is a nationally recognized employee-owned provider of educational, vocational, and therapeutic residential services.  These programs support adolescents, teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and complex trauma.  Your work will help them live their best lives, all while carving a career path for yourself as an employee owner at MyPath.

As a Therapist, you will:

• Provides formal therapy services that are individualized, address assessed needs, and are aligned with GLS foundational therapeutic approaches including trauma informed care and positive behavior supports. 
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of ongoing therapeutic groups, as needed/determined by the Therapist and/or as outlined contractually with placing agencies, that address the social emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs and interests of residential students.
• Provides family support and/or therapy services that are individualized and aligned with foundational therapeutic approaches, including family sessions, education and skills training, and/or caregiver-child relationship support.
• Creates an individualized therapy plan for each assigned student. Reviews and updates therapy plan every 90 days, or more frequently if warranted. Develops measurable goals and objectives that have a basis in trauma-informed care and positive behavior supports.
• Documents student therapy sessions, group work, family support/therapy, assessment/consultation, and phone contacts within therapy notes.  Therapy notes are documented in a timely manner.
• Creates and delivers team-based trainings for program and education staff, as needed, requested, or assigned related to student diagnoses, presentation, and therapeutic needs. 
• Develops and monitors safety plans for at risk behavior (suicidality, SIB, etc.) for their assigned students. Offers consultation, as needed for all other safety plans, under the direction of the Director of Therapeutic Services.
• Consults with the multi-disciplinary team, as necessary/requested to ensure comprehensive care is provided.
• Monitors protection of all rights and reports any violations according to company policies, state and/or federal regulations.  Keeps current on ethical and clinical standards outlined by licensing entities, the American Counseling Association, and related professional associations; adheres to practical guidelines established by those entities.
• Ensures services are provided in accordance with COA standards, funding sources, licensing agency requirements, and company policies/procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned/delegated by supervisory staff which may not be specifically provided for in this description, but reasonably fall under the auspices of this position.
• Conducts self in positive, respectful and collaborative manner demonstrating proactive actions and decision making that foster supportive work relationships and a healthy and safe environment.  Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality. 
• Engages in continuous ongoing education to remain current on trends in services and other related areas; attends conferences, workshops and other training as needed and shares this new information with department.  Researches and implements therapeutic approaches appropriate for the unique needs of GLS students.
• Complies with and positively reinforces with others the expectations outlined in: Company Handbook; policies and procedures including emergency/disaster procedures, fire/tornado safety and maintains confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field required.
• License (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) required (or license eligible within 6 months of hire date)
• 3-5 years of professional therapist experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience supporting children, adolescents and/or young adults diagnosed with emotional, mental health, neurological and/or developmental disabilities.

Benefit and Schedule Information

• Schedule: M-F, generally 9-5pm with ability to flex hours
• Salary: $62k- $65k Annually + Full Benefits
• Biweekly, guaranteed salary regardless of client cancellation.
• Company paid CEUs, including WAFCA membership.
• Endless use of experiential therapeutic resources including sensory rooms, playgrounds, play therapy room, gym, kitchen, and our Homegrown Farms
• Generous PTO Package
• All full-time employees of Genesee Lake School are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Medical FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • 401(k)
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D
  • Emergency Travel Assistance
  • Guardian Angels Program (GAP)

Our Culture

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.