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School Based Mental Health Therapist or Therapist in Training

Children's Wisconsin · Racine, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with a parent who was hard to reach or engage.

What they are checking: Whether they keep trying to involve families in creative and respectful ways.

What would you do

How is providing therapy in a school different from therapy in a clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they understand schedules, privacy and working with school staff.

A teacher asks you what a student said in therapy. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they protect confidentiality while still working well with school staff.

How do you build trust with a student who did not choose to come to therapy?

What they are checking: Whether they can engage reluctant kids with patience and respect.

How do you handle a mandated report about a student when you have a relationship with the family?

What they are checking: Whether they follow reporting duties while managing the therapeutic relationship.

How do you manage a caseload across a school year with breaks and changing schedules?

What they are checking: Whether they plan for summer and school breaks so students keep getting support.

About the work

A student tells you they have been thinking about hurting themselves. Walk me through your response.

What they are checking: Whether they can assess risk, create a safety plan and involve parents and the school.

What evidence-based approaches do you use with children and teens?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical tools like CBT or trauma-focused therapy for this age group.

Many students may have experienced trauma. How does that shape your approach?

What they are checking: Whether they use trauma-informed care in assessment and treatment.

What licensure do you hold, and what experience do you have with children and teens?

What they are checking: Whether they meet requirements and have relevant experience for school-based work.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect. We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family. Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin. • Foster Care • Treatment Foster Care • Adoption • Respite Care • Child Advocacy Centers • Family Case Management • Family Finding We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ *This position will consider a fully licensed Therapist with an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT OR a Therapist in Training.* The Therapist in Training is a 2-3 year time-limited training position for master’s prepared individuals who are working towards full State licensure in Psychotherapy/Counseling. The Trainee provides individual, group and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient setting under the supervision of a licensed therapist, supervisor, or manager while working towards completing the required 3,000 hours of supervised experience in the field. The trainee carries a caseload of clients, bills, documents and participates in all aspects of the clinic and clinical operations under close supervision and training. The requirements of the Trainee position are regulated by DHS 35 and MPSW 3, 11, and 16. • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required. • At least 1 year of prior experience in any setting interacting with children and adolescents. • LPC In-training, Marriage & Family Therapist In-Training, Professional Counselor Training Certificate, or APSW licensure is required within 45 days of start date. • Must complete Children’s credentialing application prior to start date. • Will complete 3,000 hours and obtain full licensure, including exam requirements, as an LCSW or LPC within 2 years of starting the Therapist in Training position. Extension of up to 1 year can be approved through management. • At the end of the residency, all documentation of necessary application required for future licensure as a State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will be completed and submitted. • Ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy under clinical supervision. • Ability to receive and adjust to feedback. This position will consider a fully licensed Therapist or Therapist in Training. The position will be at a school in the Racine Unified School District at Julian Thomas and Mitchell Community School. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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