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Compass Health Center

Adult Family Therapist

Brookfield, WI · On-site

$55K - $90K/yr

Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis - every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other ...

Ameriprise

Administrative Assistant

Neenah, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

It's how, through panics, recessions, the Great Depression and the recent Great Recession, we've grown into a global financial leader. We've never lost our focus on our clients. That's who we are.

Rogers Behavioral Health

Intake Specialist

Brown Deer, WI

$17 - $22.75/hr

Anchored by the main campus in Oconomowoc, WI, Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for adults, children, and adolescents with depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction ...

Psychiatric Medical Care

RN Clinic Nurse

Stoughton, WI · On-site

$38/hr

Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life ...

Psychiatric Medical Care

RN Clinic Nurse

Stoughton, WI · On-site

$38/hr

Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for depression in Wisconsin is $39.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.53 and $38.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a depression specialist?

Depression specialists are mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, or licensed therapists, who are trained to diagnose and treat depression. They assess symptoms, provide therapy or counseling, and may prescribe medications to help manage depression. Their goal is to support individuals in understanding their condition, developing coping strategies, and improving their overall mental health.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a depression specialist?

To thrive as a depression specialist, you need a background in psychology or counseling, typically supported by a relevant degree and state licensure. Familiarity with diagnostic tools like the DSM-5 and evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and empathy help build trust and rapport with clients. These skills ensure accurate assessment, effective treatment, and support for individuals coping with depression.

What challenges do mental health counselors face when supporting clients with depression?

Mental health counselors working with clients experiencing depression often encounter challenges such as building initial trust, addressing co-occurring conditions like anxiety or substance use, and helping clients overcome feelings of hopelessness that can impede progress. Counselors also need to maintain clear boundaries to avoid compassion fatigue and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Regular supervision and ongoing professional development are essential for counselors to stay effective and resilient in this demanding role.

What is the difference between Depression vs Clinical Psychologist?

AspectDepressionClinical Psychologist
Required CredentialsNone specific; often diagnosed by mental health professionalsDoctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in psychology, licensure required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, private settings, community health centersHospitals, private practices, mental health clinics, academic settings
Industry UsageRefers to a mental health conditionRefers to a mental health professional specializing in diagnosis and therapy
Common Search/ComparisonDepression vs Clinical Psychologist

Depression is a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest, while a Clinical Psychologist is a licensed professional who diagnoses and treats mental health issues like depression. Understanding the difference helps in seeking appropriate help and resources.

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Infographic showing various Depression job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,819 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Adult Family Therapist

Compass Health Center

Brookfield, WI • On-site

$55K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis - every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.
About This Role
Launched in September 2025, our location in Brookfield, WI, is already home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers are building our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and nurses working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.
Our Family Therapists play a key role in our multi-disciplinary teams and work to ensure synergy across treatment. As a Family Therapist, you'll conduct family sessions with patients and their loved ones that will aim at providing support, offering education, and promoting collaboration. If your passion is helping those who are working to support our patients, you would be a great addition to our team.
This role will work with patients in our Mood & Anxiety Program, while also offering the opportunity to be cross-trained within our specialty programs and services: Trauma, OCD/Complex Anxiety, Mental Health and Substance Use. The Family Therapist is ideal for someone who is eager to collaborate with an array of clinicians and patient populations, while broadening their clinical skillset through ample training and support.
What You'll Do
  • Facilitating family sessions to a caseload of assigned patients and their loved ones
  • Providing guidance and support to patients and family members to help promote goals and encourage patients progress through the program.
  • Providing direction to families about effective ways of supporting patients. Discussion topics and family therapy goals include safety plans, incorporating skill implementation, improving communication, creating contracts.
  • Provides couples' therapy for patients and their partners
  • Works with various presenting issues including depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse, trauma, OCD
  • Assisting in supporting families through phone coaching and follow-up calls.
  • Supporting patients in crisis.
  • Coordinating with the treatment team. This involves attending rounds and other program meetings regularly as well as using the electronic systems of communication.
  • Communicating with outside providers conducting family therapy for continuity of care.
  • Collaborating with the treatment team in assessing the patient's progress and need for higher level of care, stepdown, or discharge.
  • Helping the family to coordinate an effective discharge plan.
  • Providing individual support to patients as needed.
  • Contributing clinical observations and insights during interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Charting progress of patients appropriately in the electronic medical record.
  • Participating in program meetings as needed.
  • Working on projects focused on program improvement and the overall growth and development of Compass.
  • Work with patients and families in all of our programs as needed
  • Working on projects focused on program improvement and the overall growth and development of Compass
  • Provide individual and group therapy, as needed

Who You Are
  • Are a Psychologist or Master's level therapist with clinical license
  • 1+ years clinical work experience post-Master's (strongly preferred)
  • Have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as other evidenced-based therapies, ideally in the context of delivering family therapy
  • Have experience with patients in crisis, ideally prior experience working in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, inpatient hospital, or residential setting

We are committed to a fair and equitable work environment. The expected compensation range for this role is below. This range includes multiple career path levels across the organization; where you fall in the range is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, your years of experience, type of experience, location, and education/certifications. Compass reserves the right to update these ranges.
Compensation
$55,000-$90,000 USD
We know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply!
Who We Are
Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming. Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.
A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities.
Benefits & Perks
We know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth, and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization.
For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.
What's Next?
Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply - we'd be grateful to hear from you!

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