Therapist

Purpose Of Position

A Therapist at Catholic Charities:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains information about clients through use of interview, case history, and observational techniques.
• Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of clients and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions.
• Conducts counseling or therapeutic treatments, in either individual or group sessions as appropriate, to assist clients in gaining insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan actions reflecting interests, abilities, and needs and to discuss progress towards achieving goals.
• Follows up results of counseling to determine effectiveness of treatment used.
• Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
• Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately.
• Acts as an advocate for clients and/or client systems when appropriate.

Requirements

• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and convey to others the values and social teachings of the Catholic Church as they relate to the individual’s treatment.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients.
• Ability to work effectively within the framework of Catholic teachings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and convey to others the values and social teachings of the Catholic Church as they relate to the individual’s treatment.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients.
• Ability to work effectively within the framework of Catholic teachings.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• LPC, LCSW, or LMFT

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000 annually
• Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career.
• Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
• Shift is Full Time
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure)
• promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.