Licensed Child & Youth Psychotherapist

Date posted: August 18, 2026

Pay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

Job description:

About the Role

Modern Thrive Counseling is seeking a compassionate, engaged, and skilled Child & Youth Psychotherapist to join our collaborative team. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about supporting individuals and couples through meaningful therapeutic work grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect.

You’ll have the opportunity to provide personalized care to a diverse client base—with a focus on children, as well as the opportunity to support teens and adults if interested—through both in-person and virtual sessions. Our therapists use a range of evidence-informed approaches to help clients navigate life’s challenges, deepen self-awareness, and move toward healing and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a warm, affirming space for clients during intake sessions and throughout the therapeutic relationship.
• Complete thoughtful clinical assessments to better understand each client’s unique experiences, needs, and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that reflect client values and aspirations.
• Provide ongoing therapy using modalities such as Play Therapy, CBT, IFS, EMDR, ACT, ERP and/or somatic interventions while staying grounded in relational and trauma-informed care.
• Facilitate sessions addressing areas such as grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotional regulation.
• Respond to client needs with care and professionalism, offering support and de-escalation strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with fellow clinicians and external providers to ensure coordinated, wraparound care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in alignment with ethical, legal, and clinical standards (including HIPAA and diagnostic coding requirements).
• Offer telehealth sessions to increase accessibility and flexibility for clients.
• Engage in continuing education and reflective practice to grow your clinical skills and stay attuned to best practices in the field.

Who You Are

• A licensed mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or equivalent).
• Grounded in empathy and strengths-based care.
• Experienced in working with children, families, and individuals with a range of mental health needs.
• Comfortable integrating creative, modern, or somatic therapies (e.g., art therapy, dance/movement therapy) into treatment when appropriate.
• Skilled in teletherapy platforms and confident delivering services in virtual settings.
• Familiar with diagnostic frameworks and best practices in treatment planning.
• Committed to collaboration, open communication, and being an active contributor to a supportive team culture.

Why Modern Thrive Counseling?

At Modern Thrive, we value authenticity, balance, and whole-person healing. We believe therapists thrive when they’re supported, respected, and encouraged to bring their full selves to the work. Join a team where your voice matters and your care makes a lasting impact.

Ready to make a difference?

We’d love to hear from you. Apply today to start a meaningful next chapter in your clinical journey!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• Waunakee, WI 53597 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waunakee, WI 53597: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waunakee, WI 53597

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a fully licensed mental health professional in the state of Wisconsin? (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)

Work Location: In person