Mental Health Therapist

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Mental Health Therapist

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement. 

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. 

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Mental Health Therapist at Catholic Charities: 

• Provides professional counseling to adults, adolescents, children, and families.
• Performs assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning and case disposition.
• Conducts counseling or therapeutic treatment in either individual, dyadic, 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.
• Acts as an advocate for clients and/or client systems when appropriate.
• Performs appropriate case management; refers clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Documents client contacts and progress in accordance with accepted charting standards. 
• Consults with groups and individuals when needed.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Documents client contacts and progress in accordance with agency’s electronic health records systems and in compliance with program requirements.
• Completes necessary administrative duties timely and accurately. 
• Participates in clinical and agency supervision, consultation and staff training as required.
• Provides education, training and/or planning in mental health human service issues as appropriate. 
• Provides input to budget development and monitors budget for program area when appropriate.
• Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Behavioral Health Professional in the State of Colorado. 
• Able to effectively communicate orally with diverse groups and individuals.
• Demonstrates effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. 
• Flexible and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Requires basic knowledge of computers to enter data, create communications and generate reports. 
• Demonstrate skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic      differences of staff, clients and community.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population. 
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree (MA/MS/MSW) or doctorate degree from accredited college or university; and three to five years related experience and/or training in the field of counseling psychology, social work, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and experience in the field of perinatal mental health, early childhood mental health, and trauma-informed practice is preferred 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Licensed Eligible
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel within Denver Metro Area

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

Equipment Used: General office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their

career. 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.

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 part time, but up to 40 hours per week.
• 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.
• 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.

**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.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application

online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all

local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions

involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or

characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are

deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful

discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not

be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,

hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation, and training.

EEO/AA