Bilingual (Spanish) - Therapist

Description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year, excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security.

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? At Catholic Charities Diocese, of Joliet we are mission-driven, focused on positive results for people and believe that people should be treated with dignity and respect.

If you feel the same way, we encourage you to join us in making a difference! Discover an extraordinary career opportunity that combines competitive pay with outstanding benefits.

Essential Functions

1. Provide ongoing mental health services to adult and child clients, families, couples and groups.
2. Conduct phone therapy, video telehealth and face-to-face sessions with clients to complete IMCANS assessments in accordance with State of Illinois and policies and procedures of the Agency.
3. Provide ongoing mental health services to adult and child clients, families, couples and groups.
4. Maintain case records and reports according to the policies of the Agency.
5. Participate in case consultations and reviews with the personnel of other programs of the Agency or with outside professionals.
6. Participate in development and planning activities of the Counseling Program.
7. Conduct clinical assessments (including occasional crisis intervention) and make appropriate recommendations for persons seeking mental health services.
8. Ability to meet monthly productivity target and standards for timely completion of clinical documentation.

 Great Employer Paid Benefits

• Work/Life Balance Time-off: 14 Holidays (including birthday), 15 Days Vacation, 5 Paid Leave days, 9 Sick days
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Requirements

1. Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or a related field as approved by funder rules is required for this position. All degrees must come from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.
2. One (1) year of clinical training or Internship experience in a community mental health outpatient setting, school or hospital environment is required.
3. Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Must successfully pass a bilingual assessment.
4. Work towards licensure in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or related credential as recognized by funder rules recommended, as soon as eligible.
5. Training and experience in providing clinical assessments (including crisis intervention) and in outpatient psychotherapy with a diverse range of clientele.
6. Demonstrated competence in providing culturally sensitive interventions to individuals from all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
7. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
8. Passage of complete background clearance, Tuberculosis (TB) Test, and any other required testing or clearances.
9. Reliable means of transportation and proof of liability insurance is required.