Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Build a Practice That Reflects You, and Centers the Client Experience

Winding Rivers Counseling is seeking a fully licensed therapist who values clinical autonomy, flexibility, and collaborative, client-centered care. This full-time outpatient role is designed for clinicians who want the freedom to shape their work while engaging clients as active participants in the therapeutic process.

Our primary focus includes children, adolescents, families, and trauma. We’re looking for a clinician who feels energized by this work and is committed to supporting meaningful change alongside clients, while continuing to grow their own clinical voice.

What Makes This Role Different

• Autonomy in your practice, manage your caseload, pacing, and clinical approach
• Client-centered care, treatment is shaped through a shared understanding of client goals, values, and strengths
• Flexible, self-determined schedule. Structure your workweek in a way that fits your life
• Hybrid work environment; a mix of in-office, school-based, and remote opportunities
• Support without micromanagement. Consultation is available, never imposed
• Sustainable expectations; maintain a consistent caseload of approximately 25–28 client sessions per week

Your Role

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans collaboratively with clients, integrating clinical expertise with their goals, values, and strengths
• Provide individual therapy with opportunities to incorporate family involvement
• Maintain timely, organized electronic health records
• Coordinate care and collaborate with families, schools, and other providers to support client progress
• Provide crisis support as needed for your caseload
• Option to participate in multidisciplinary and administrative meetings

Who You Are

• A fully licensed clinician in Wisconsin (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT)
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with clients, families, and colleagues
• Passionate about working with children, adolescents, and trauma populations
• Committed to ethical, strengths-based, and client-centered care
• Interested in continuing to grow your clinical skills and areas of focus

Clinic Culture
At Winding Rivers Counseling, we believe the best outcomes happen when clinicians feel supported in being fully themselves, and when clients are actively engaged in their care.

• Growth & Exploration – We support your development as a clinician and encourage curiosity in your work
• Work/Life Balance – Your schedule and workload are designed to be sustainable and flexible
• Respect for Clinical Voice & Client Voice – We value both professional expertise and the lived experience of those we serve

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000–$80,000 annually
• 120 hours PTO per year
• 7 paid holidays
• IRA with employer match
• Paid licensure
• Annual training stipend
• Flexible scheduling

Schedule

• Full-time
• 40 scheduled hours, 25-28 client contact hours per week

Education & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field (required)
• Active Wisconsin license (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT required)

If you're looking for a role where you can practice with autonomy while fostering meaningful, collaborative relationships with clients, we’d love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about joining Winding Rivers Counseling.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person