Therapist

About the role

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927, providing professional counseling, clinical assessment, treatment planning, case management, and crisis intervention to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families in accordance with program standards and Catholic teachings.

Responsibilities

• Obtains information about clients through interview, case history, and observational techniques.
• Evaluates data to identify causes of clients’ problems and determine the advisability of counseling or referral.
• Conducts counseling or therapeutic treatments in individual or group sessions to help clients gain insight, define goals, and plan actions.
• Follows up on counseling results to determine treatment effectiveness.
• Consults with medical doctors or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amends as directed.
• Refers clients 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.
• Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.
• Master's degree (MA/MS) or equivalent from an accredited university; with 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• LPC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure required.

Benefits

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees – increasing based on tenure)
• 15 Paid Holidays annually
• 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 of 4 weeks
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums 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
• Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De‑escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
• Part‑time employees (20‑29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

Pay

$90,000 annually

Schedule

Shift is Full Time