Family Counselor
$49,453–$74,180 year
On-siteMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive mental health diagnostic evaluations and deliver in-home, family-centered therapeutic interventions for children ages birth through six. Create and adjust treatment plans based on evaluation findings, track progress, and maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing aligned with agency standards. Partner with caregivers, educators, and community professionals to ensure coordinated care while recognizing child safety concerns and fulfilling mandated reporting responsibilities. Supervise graduate students through mentorship, modeling, and guided practice to support high-quality clinical development. Represent the Behavior Clinic with Penfield and the broader community, offering behavioral health guidance to agency staff and interdisciplinary teams. Maintain licensure, participate in continuing education, and demonstrate cultural responsiveness in all family interactions.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a behavioral health field (Counseling Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field)
- Active Wisconsin licensure or current enrollment in a supervised licensure pathway (CIT or equivalent)
- Practicum, internship, or supervised experience working with children and caregivers
- Exposure to evaluations, treatment planning, and counseling through supervised practice
- Reliable transportation, valid Wisconsin driver's license, and proof of vehicle insurance to complete home visits and community-based services
- Ability to participate in comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to diagnostic impressions under supervision
- Ability to complete clinical documentation in accordance with training and agency standards
- Clear and compassionate written and verbal communication with families, colleagues, and community partners
- Ability to manage multiple cases, maintain timely documentation, and follow structured workflows
- Demonstrate confidentiality, boundaries, and sound decision-making
- Comfort working autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work respectfully and responsively with diverse children, families, and communities
- Ability to use electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and learn new systems
- Flexibility to adjust to changing family needs and clinical priorities
- Must meet all required health and safety clearances in accordance with Penfield Children's Center policy, including an annual flu vaccine
- Ability to move comfortably within diverse home settings, including bending, kneeling, reaching, carrying materials, and navigating stairs or tight spaces, and sitting at low heights during child and family interactions
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds or less as needed for materials or child interaction
- Ability to travel throughout the service area in varied weather conditions
Desired Qualifications
- Active Wisconsin licensure (LPC, LCSW) preferred
- Specialized training or direct practice with children from ages of birth to six
- Home-based clinical experience
- Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration
- Experience supervising graduate-level practicum for students or interns
- Experience working with children with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges
- Understanding child development, attachment, and behavioral evaluation methods
- Knowledge of therapeutic models used with young children and families
- Understanding developmental delays, behavioral challenges, and typical child development
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