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Behavioral Health Therapist - Senior Wellness Program

Aspirus Health logoAspirus HealthIronwood, MIFULL TIMEPosted 2mo ago

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About the job

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST to join our SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM t eam!

The Therapist provides quality and organized psychotherapy for identified clients and families with special emphasis on treatment and discharge planning needs.

  • Provide for referrals and community contacts.
  • Manage caseload documentation.
  • Function as a multidisciplinary team member of the geriatric psych day treatment program.

HOURS: Full Time; 1.0 FTE or 80 hours per pay period.

Experience/Qualifications

  • Knowledge of counseling techniques and protocols normally acquired through completion of a master’s degree in one of the following areas: industrial/organizational psychology, social work, psychology, community counseling, educational counseling, or professional counseling.
  • One year of clinical experience with older persons and hospital or nursing home experience.
  • Possesses Michigan Professional Counselor (LPC) license, Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License
  • Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) desired

Employee Benefits

  • Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
  • PTO accrual from day one!
  • Generous retirement plan with match available.
  • Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, multi-specialty clinic, satellite clinic in Wisconsin, surgical clinic, walk-in clinic and a home health agency. Ironwood's service area covers approximately 30,000 people. The hospital has a 3 bed ICU and 4 surgical units. The emergency department is staffed 24/7 with ER physicians, with approximately 12,000 visits annually. The hospital's inpatient census is 12 patients per day. The outpatient clinic has over 50,000 visits annually.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here to learn more about Ironwood, Michigan

Credentials:

Essential

  • LPC-MI - APSW - LCSW

From Aspirus Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Aspirus Health

Aspirus Health is a health system in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, based in Wausau, with hospitals, clinics and senior care across the region.

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