Licensed or IT Therapist - Family Centered Treatment

Join Us as a Licensed or In-Training Therapist— Family Centered Treatment (FCT)

Hybrid-Remote | Full-Time | Mission-Driven Work

Serving Jefferson, Columbia, and Dodge counties 

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI (LSS) is seeking passionate, committed Therapists to join our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Team. If you’re energized by meaningful, relationship-based work and want to help families heal, stabilize, and stay together, this role offers the impact, support, and flexibility you’re looking for.

Our FCT team provides weekly individual and group supervision as part of our evidence-based model—ensuring you’re supported, growing, and never working alone.

What is Family Centered Treatment?

Family Centered Treatment is a fully implemented, home-based, trauma-informed model designed to stabilize or reunify families. We help families identify practical solutions, strengthen relationships, and break cycles of intergenerational trauma. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: Families have incredible strengths—and we help them use them.

What You’ll Do

• Work a flexible schedule, including some evening hours based on family needs.

• Learn and apply the FCT model, completing Level 1 Certification within 12 months with full support from your supervisor and team trainer.

• Provide direct clinical treatment aligned with FCT principles, meeting fidelity expectations (5 hours/week per family).

• Manage a small caseload of 3–5 families, depending on travel.

• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in our Electronic Health Record system.

• Collaborate with families, schools, county partners, and other systems to support treatment success.

• Participate in weekly individual and team supervision, including peer review.

• Join a rotating 24/7 caregiver coaching support system (1–2 weekends per quarter).

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.

• Practicum experience related to LSS services.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Eligibility for training or full licensure per WI DSPS requirements.

• Successful completion of a background check.

Why Work at LSS?

We invest in you—professionally, financially, and personally.

Financial & Professional Benefits

• • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

  • Licensure & Exam Fee Coverage

    • Full reimbursement after 1 year of employment (first attempt)

    • Bi-annual renewals covered

    • Part-time staff receive 50% reimbursement

  • Free clinical supervision for all licensure types

  • Robust training support, including CEU assistance

  • 403B contributions, annual raises, mileage reimbursement

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

  Time Off & Well-Being

  • Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Recognition programs and service awards

   

  Work Environment

  • Hybrid-remote with community-based work

  • Flexible scheduling to meet client needs

  • Travel to homes, schools, and community settings

  • Physical activity may include bending, kneeling, and stairs

   

  Be Part of Something Bigger

  At LSS, your work truly matters. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team committed to strengthening families and building communities where everyone can thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.

  Apply today and help transform lives—one family at a time.

  LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.