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Aurora Behavioral Health Center Sheboygan - Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program Psychotherapist

Advocate Health · Sheboygan, WI

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time a patient in group therapy became disruptive or triggered conflict with another patient. What did you do in the moment?

real-time group management skill and composure under pressure

Tell me about a case where a family member gave you collateral information that changed how you approached a patient's treatment.

experience integrating family systems work into individual treatment planning

Describe a time you disagreed with another member of the interdisciplinary team, like a case manager or a psychiatrist, about a patient's plan of care.

ability to collaborate and resolve conflict within a multidisciplinary team without derailing patient care

Tell me about a patient whose progress stalled or reversed in treatment. How did you handle updating the family and the treatment team?

honesty about setbacks and communication skill when things aren't going well

What draws you to working specifically with substance use disorder patients rather than general behavioral health?

genuine motivation and fit for a population that requires specific clinical and emotional stamina

Technical

Walk me through how you'd run a daily group session for adults in an IOP setting who have substance use disorder and at least one other diagnosis alongside it.

whether the candidate can actually structure and facilitate a group for a co-occurring population, not just talk about theory

How do you write a treatment plan goal so it's actually measurable and achievable within the length of stay you're working with in a PHP or IOP setting?

concrete skill in treatment planning and understanding of the time constraints of this level of care

What's your experience doing peer-to-peer chart audits or reviewing documentation against regulatory requirements?

familiarity with compliance and quality assurance work expected of licensed clinicians

What population have you worked with most, in terms of age range, and how do you adjust your approach for a patient who's much younger or older than most of your caseload?

actual comfort applying age-specific care principles rather than reciting the policy

Situational

A patient shows up to group visibly under the influence. What do you do right then, and what happens after group ends?

knowledge of safety protocol, judgment about when to escalate versus redirect, and follow-through on documentation and care planning

How do you decide when a patient's needs have shifted enough that you need to alter their treatment plan or recommend a different level of care?

clinical judgment about step-up or step-down decisions and comfort making that call

How do you keep your own caseload and paperwork moving so you meet productivity standards while still giving each patient real attention?

realistic sense of pacing and time management under documentation and volume pressure

A patient becomes physically combative during a session. What's your first move, and how does that connect to your CPI training?

safety awareness and willingness to use de-escalation and restraint protocols appropriately

How comfortable are you working Monday through Friday, in person, full time, with no weekends or on-call, but a fixed daily group schedule from 9 to noon every day?

whether the schedule and structure actually match what the candidate wants and can sustain

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Department: 36629 AMC Sheboygan County - Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA): Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Position works Monday through Friday 8-4:30pm in person at the Aurora Behavioral Health Center in Sheboygan. Psychotherapist facilitates group daily 9-12pm and individual and family sessions weekly with patients experiencing substance use disorder(s) and other comorbidities. Position does not work weekends, holidays or on call. Pay Range: $28.55 - $49.60 Major Responsibilities: • Provides individual and group therapeutic services in the inpatient level of care. • Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team by reviewing assessment data, case management, intake, and other discipline data.  Ensures goals identified in the treatment plan are clinically appropriate to the stated problems, development focused, measurable and achievable within current anticipated lengths of stay and updates treatment plans as appropriate. • Performs patient psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions and care plan, goal determining and treatment plan altering as the case warrants. Contacts families, where appropriate for collateral information and discharge planning. Facilitates family meetings, communicates schedule and outcomes with members of the interdisciplinary team. • May be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the appropriateness of social services provided. Performs peer to peer chart audits consistent with regulatory requirements. • Works cooperatively with other professional and non-professional staff to identify and resolve problems in the service delivery systems, ultimately improving the quality of patient care. • Maintains or exceeds clinical productivity standards established by the Manager. • Works cooperatively with other professional and non-professional staff to identify and resolve problems in the service delivery systems, ultimately improving the quality of patient care. • Works cooperatively with other professional and non-professional staff to identify and resolve problems in the service delivery systems, ultimately improving the quality of patient care. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or • Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or • Advanced Practice Social Worker, or • Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin. • Wisconsin Teammates – Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification needs to be obtained within 90 days of employment. Education Required: • Master's Degree in Social Work, or • Master's Degree in Psychology, Clinical, or • Master's Degree in Psychology, Educational, or • Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field Experience Required: • ​​ Typically requires 2 years of experience in providing therapy in behavioral health. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Some positions may be restricted to individuals with Master's Degree in Social Work and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker upon hire. • Some positions may also require one of the following Substance Abuse licenses upon hire, Substance Abuse Counselor-In-Training, Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, or Clinical Supervisor-In-Training. • Skilled as a generalist and has one or more specializations. Extensive knowledge and skills in the application of theory, practice and techniques of behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment services. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrates the ability to function in a complex mental health delivery system. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Will frequently be required to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance, and will occasionally be required to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance. • May be exposed to the following hazard: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders and twist. • Must be able to restrain and control patients who are outwardly psychotic or physically combative. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.​ This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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