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Clinical Therapist, Child and Adolescent - Full Time

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · $30.59–$50.33 an hour · Full time

Posted Jun 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you coordinate care with schools, pediatricians or community agencies?

What they are checking: Whether they connect care across a child's world.

Tell me about a case you brought to clinical collaboration or psychiatry supervision.

What they are checking: Whether they seek input on hard cases and use the team well.

What would you do

A 12-year-old tells you they have been cutting. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they assess risk, plan for safety and involve parents in a way that keeps trust.

You suspect a child is being neglected. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their mandated reporting duty and follow it.

How do you explain the limits of confidentiality to a teen?

What they are checking: Whether they set clear expectations so teens feel safe while knowing when information must be shared.

Parents want you to fix their child's behavior but are not willing to change anything at home. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can engage reluctant parents without blaming them.

About the work

Walk me through how you assess a new child or teen and their family.

What they are checking: Whether they gather information from the child and caregivers to understand the whole picture.

What therapy methods do you use with kids, and how do they change by age?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust their approach to a child's developmental stage.

How do you involve parents in a child's treatment?

What they are checking: Whether they work with families as part of treatment instead of seeing the child alone.

How do you plan for discharge with a child and family?

What they are checking: Whether they plan for endings and set families up with ongoing support.

How do you keep documentation current with a full caseload?

What they are checking: Whether they keep timely, accurate records that support care and billing.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW This position provides direct service to patients in a Behavioral Health Program area. Schedule : 36 hours/week, Monday-Friday Shift : Days Location : Mercyhealth Henry Palmer Building - Janesville, WI Pay Range : $30.59/hr - $50.33/hr; pay is based on licensure level ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Completes psychosocial assessments and treatment plans in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team. • Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient prior to beginning individual, family or group therapy.Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing patient’s identified treatment goals. • Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan and within the scope of their license. • Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist and or NP. • Provides crisis assessment and intervention. • Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician and or NP, therapists, and community agencies. • Provides appropriate discharge planning. • Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources. • Participates in clinical collaboration and or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate course of treatment. • Maintains pertinent patient data and documentation in medical record in accordance with state, TJC and Mercyhealth system guidelines. • Attends required meetings or staffing as indicated by Program Manager. • Participates in performance improvement activities. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all Mercy Health System, State and JCAHO policies and regulations. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other related field CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Must possess all required certification and licensure per the state in which they will be practicing. Wisconsin: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT Illinois: LCSW, LCPC, LMFT TACT Level 2 CPR/BLS preferred LEVEL OF SUPERVISION May supervise student interns as assigned. Requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has the potential for substantial latitude and independent action. SUPERVISES Supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Psychiatry staff members and/or Program Supervisor Manager. PAY RANGE: $30.59 - $50.33 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Disability Insurance • FSA/HSA Options • Generous, accruing paid time off • Paid Parental and caregiver leave • Career advancement and educational opportunities • Tuition and certification reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Well-being Programs • Employee Discounts • On-Demand Pay • Financial Education • Annual recognition/awards events • Partner appreciation days • Family entertainment/attractions discount • Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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