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Behavioral Health Therapist

Ascension Health

Milwaukee, WIFull-time$60–88K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$60–88K/yr
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Clinical Counselor Or Counselor Or Psychologist Or Social Worker Or Therapist Credential, requiredMaster's degree, required

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Therapist works in Ascension’s Behavioral Health department at Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee. The role assesses patients’ needs, provides individual, group, and family therapy, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on treatment plans. It also includes documenting care and supervising and mentoring interns and assigned clinical staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Assessment, nice to havePsychotherapy, nice to haveGroup Therapy, nice to haveFamily Therapy, nice to haveMultidisciplinary Collaboration, nice to haveClinical Documentation, nice to haveSupervision, nice to haveMentoring, nice to have

Qualifications

Clinical Counselor or Counselor or Psychologist or Social Worker or Therapist Credential, requiredMaster's Degree, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Milwaukee, WI

  • Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee

  • Department: Behavioral Health

  • Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Assess comprehensive patient needs and psychosocial status to establish a strong, empathetic foundation for individual care.

  • Develop and deliver personalized psychotherapy, group, and family therapy sessions, ensuring individualized treatment goals are successfully met.

  • Collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary healthcare teams in patient care conferences to align treatment plans and optimize care outcomes.

  • Document all patient interactions, clinical consultations, and supportive services meticulously to maintain accurate, compliant records and ensure continuity of care.

  • Supervise and mentor interns and assigned clinical staff to foster professional growth and uphold high standards of departmental excellence.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • One or more of the following:

  • Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Psychologist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Social Worker obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Therapist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

  • Master's degree required.

Work Experience

  • None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 60346.00

Max Salary 88256.03

How this job compares

Set against the 2,592 open Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–88K/yr
  • US median$65–80K/yr952 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $74K, is 4% above the US median midpoint ($72K) — in the middle half of Therapist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Therapist jobs in Wisconsin and 2,592 across the US. 19% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (774 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,680 of the 2,592 open Therapist jobs (65%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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