Treatment Specialists

Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) within the Department of Health Services (DHS) is hiring multiple full-time Treatment Specialists. 

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. 

• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 

• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.25% employer match in 2027 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!  

• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.

• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.

• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

SRSTC provides treatment services to adult males who  are civilly committed or are awaiting commitment under Wis. Stat. Ch. 980, are in the Competency Restoration program under Wis. State. Ch. 971.14 or are Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Mental Defect Wis. Stat. Ch. 971.17. In this role, you will assist with providing treatment to clients placed within the facility under Ch. 980 or Ch. 971. You’ll function as an active member of the primary treatment team and multi-disciplinary teams. Responsibilities include:

• Developing, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring specialized treatment programming that is consistent with Treatment Department goals and methods.
• Providing at least 20 hours per week of direct client care in planned scheduled sessions including group facilitation and individual client contacts.
• Co-facilitating psychotherapy groups with a licensed clinician, utilizing evidence-based practices to help clients address their individual risk factors and enhance protective factors.
• Participating in the assessment process, assisting in the formulation of the individualized treatment plan, behavior management programs as well as implementing sexual offense treatment (SOT) programming.
• Contributing to client and program evaluation, monitoring progress, providing input into program development, providing training to staff and ensuring quality treatment services through continuous involvement in improvement efforts. 

The starting pay is between $30.00 and $33.60 per hour (approximately between $62,400 and $69,800 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. 

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Treatment Specialist 1 and is in pay schedule and range 12/64.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SRSTC or medical personnel approved by the facility within 30 days of hire. 

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. 

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.  DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Education, training, or experience in mental health care (e.g. psychology, social work, etc.).

• Experience observing and documenting human behavior. 

• Experience using computer programs for data entry and documentation (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word, SuperVised Patients Information System (SVPIS), etc.).

• Experience working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Educational degree in a human services field such as psychology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, etc.

• Experience with group facilitation techniques, group dynamics, and their application to treatment with forensic clients.

• Experience developing, coordinating, delivering, or monitoring treatment to clients with various offense histories. 

• Experience using evidence-based approaches or best practices in working with those with histories of sexual offenses such as Risk Need Responsivity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, or Trauma Informed Care.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start your application process.  Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application. 

Helpful Information: 

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 

• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.

• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. 

• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. 

• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 

• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 

• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom in Human Resources at [email protected]. 

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

The deadline to apply is Sempember 30th by 11:59 pm.  

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.