Polk County, Wi

Salary: $73,216.00 - $81,120.00 Annually
Location : Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600916
Department: Community Services Division
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Polk County is looking for a Licensed Clinician who's passionate about helping people and ready to make a real impact. In this role, you'll support kids, teens, and adults by providing counseling, assessments, and therapy services that truly make a difference.
You'll work with individuals and families seeking mental health or substance-use support, including those connected with our Emergency Services Program. You'll also team up with other therapists and staff to share ideas, offer clinical consultation, and help shape programs that make our services even better.
We use a client- and family-centered approach, focusing on clear goals and meaningful progress. You won't be doing this alone-you'll collaborate with other county departments, community agencies, and local partners to make sure clients get the coordinated care they need.
If you're someone who cares about your community, enjoys working with a supportive team, and wants a job where what you do everyday matters, this could be your next move.
Duties and Responsiblities
Essential Duties
These duties represent the typical duties and responsibilities assigned to this position but may not be inclusive of all tasks performed.

• Provides assessment of mental health and/or substance treatment needs for persons requesting services; conducts clinical screening interviews; conducts intake assessments.
• Evaluates, diagnoses and treats a variety of mental health and/or substance use concerns using appropriate evidence based therapeutic techniques and approaches; conducts therapy sessions.
• Provides individual, couples, family and group counseling.
• In collaboration with the client(s), develops and implements a treatment plan using SMART goals.
• Participates in clinical collaboration, case consultation and completes case reviews in a timely manner.
• Participates in meetings of the Behavioral Health Department and in required meetings of the Community Services Division.
• Documents clinical activity according to the policies of the department and in compliance with Wisconsin Administrative Code;
• Maintains complete and accurate case records; prepares reports, correspondence as required.
• Completes Medicaid and insurance forms and authorizations when indicated in a timely manner.
• Participates in program planning and development for the unit.
• Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary teams; provides clinical judgments as appropriate.
• Provides consultation to other departments within Community Services and external agencies as needed.
• Attends appropriate continuing education conferences.
• Maintains a current knowledge of evidence based clinical practice.
• Participates in the provision of emergency services.
• Maintains a professional relationship with staff, peers, and other county stakeholders.
• Adheres to the policies, procedures, and work rules of the County and the Community Services Division.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to:

• Participate in multi-departmental planning or quality improvement projects.
• Responsible for knowledge of agency programs to answer general program questions, ascertain the appropriate contact within the agency or refer to an outside source in an efficient manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/Experience:

1. Minimum requirements for the position include a master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family, Guidance and Counseling, or a related field.
2. Must have three thousand (3,000) hours of supervised clinical experience and must be able to be certified for reimbursement under the Medicaid program and other third party payors for therapeutic services.
   1. Must possess a working knowledge of individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy.
   2. Must have experience working with individuals in a community-based setting.
   3. Must have the ability to provide evidence based clinical assessments and treatment to a wide range of mental health diagnoses and ages including children and adolescents

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• Must be certified Licensed or certifiable under Wisconsin statutes as a LCSW, LMFT, CSAC or LPC.
  1. Preference offered to LCSW.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle that is legally insured to be used for off-site clinical services consultation or case management.

Additional Information
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing this position, employee will be exposed to typical Wisconsin weather conditions, as well as conditions that would be found in client residences. May occasionally be exposed to escalated situations involving individual clients or multiple individuals, situations may become volatile or require law enforcement intervention. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
ADA Statement (Reasonable Accommodations)We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact humanresources@polkcoutywi.gov.
Personal Time Off (PTO) is frontloaded and prorated upon hire and a maximum of 300 hours can
carry over to the new accrual year.
Extended Leave
Accrual at the rate of five (5) days, 46.25 hours annually (cap 20 days)
Holidays
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (Employees working on holidays, paid over-time rate - 1 ½ times regular rate of pay)
Term Life Insurance
One (1) times annual salary at no cost to employee. Supplemental Life available for employee, spouse, & children
Retirement - WRS
Employee portion: 7.20% Employer portion: 7.20%
Deferred Compensation
Wisconsin Deferred Comp - three (3) options for additional retirement savings (pre-tax)
Health Insurance
Begins on the 1st of the month following date of hireHealth Partners - three (3) plan options to choose from
Other Insurance
Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Accident and Hospital
Flexible Spending Account
Administered through WEX (pre-tax dollars for medical expenses and daycare costs)
Employee Assist. ProgramHealth Partners confidential counseling services
Wellness Options
Employees may select to participate in various wellness programs and activities throughout the year. Onsite Fitness Center and wooded walking trail available for staff enjoyment.
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1,500 reimbursement for approved expenses per class; and a maximum benefit of $3,000 annually