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Community-Based Therapist

Company:
Catholic Charities
Location:
Des Moines, IA, 50309
Posted:
May 16, 2024
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Job Description

Description:

Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen families. We do this through our vital programs including a food pantry, counseling services, emergency family shelter, domestic violence and sexual assault programming and refugee resettlement. We care for the dignity of the person, regardless of background and strive to provide unparalleled support for those in need.

The Catholic Charities’ Counseling program provides professional therapy services for those who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Our therapists provide excellent insight and support needed to manage life’s problems in a more productive way.

We are currently looking for a community-based outpatient therapist to provide mental health therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families in our community. This position will primarily work in a community/school-based setting. You can be a part of the solution for those in need of mental health services by joining the Catholic Charities’ Counseling program.

What We Offer

Competitive pay

A supportive and uplifting working environment

35-hour workweek, flexible schedules available

Professional and private office

Scheduling and billing services provided

Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays

Licensure supervision for temporarily licensed LISWs and LMHCs

Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Flex Spending Plans, and employer-paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Mileage reimbursement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide quality mental health counseling services in a confidential, caring a supportive environment including doing initial assessments for new clients to gather diagnostic information, set goals and create effective treatment plans.

Perform all necessary record keeping required utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) system and maintaining integrity of client records, reports and other documentations.

Collaborate with other organizations to provide needed services, education and outreach in our communities.

Provide services in new and current professional practices (e.g., community/ school-based therapy, traditional outpatient therapy) based on licensure and needs of Catholic Charities in support of our Accreditation process.Requirements:

Passion to make a difference and support those in need.

Desire to be out in the community.

Master's degree from accredited social work, mental health counseling, or family therapy program.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred. Licensure supervision for LMSWs and LMHC-Ts.

Ability to work in a positive and cooperative fashion.

Familiarity with video conference and tele-therapy systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. With understanding that Catholic Charities is a Catholic entity with constitutional protections, Catholic Charities will not engage in unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other protected class.

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