Therapist, Family & Child

SUMMARY

Provide direct mental health clinical assessments and treatment to individuals and families experiencing a high level of mental health needs. Work with others in a shelter environment to help individuals move toward recovery. Services will consist of individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and case management with a range of trauma-informed interventions. Responsibilities also include developing treatment plans and related documentation and collaboration with community partners. Provide direct mental health clinical assessments and treatment to individuals with mental illness. Work with others in a clinical team environment to help individuals move toward recovery.

**This position serves multiple locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Obtains information about participants through use of interview, case history and observational techniques.

· Conducts counseling or therapeutic treatments, in either individual or group sessions as appropriate, to assist participants 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 participants and/or participant systems when appropriate.

· Develop treatment plans, monitor treatment progress and follow-up at disposition times.

· Identify and provide clinical services to those experiencing comorbidity with mental/behavioral health and or substance use.

· Assist participants with psychological and social development.

· Performs appropriate case management based upon accepted standards and program policies.

· Assist with 27-10 (M-1) “mental health hold” evaluations under licensed clinical supervision.

· Documents participant contacts and progress in accordance with accepted charting standards.

· Establishes and maintains relationships with referral sources and community agents.

· Participates in clinical supervision, consultation and staff training as required.

· Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics.

· Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.

· Maintains confidentiality of participant and agency information.

· Regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Participates in Division and agency events/initiatives.

· Good steward of Agency human, financial and capital resources

· Participates effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.

· Participates in staff trainings and programs as required.

· Any other tasks or duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

 QUALIFICATIONS

· Demonstrates strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy.

· Knowledge of community resources.

· Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.

· Familiarity with the DSM V; ICD-10 and diagnostic techniques.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to work flexible hours.

· Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.

· Ability to establish rapport with participants

· Flexible and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

· Requires knowledge of computers to input data, write communications and generate reports

· Demonstrate skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic differences of staff, participants, and community.

· Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the participant population.

· Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse participant base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years’ experience in clinical social work or related field. Experience with working with moderate to severe and persistently mentally ill populations. Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field. Current license as a LCSW/LPC/LMFT in the State of Colorado.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

· License eligible master’s degree in social work, professional counseling, or marriage & family therapy.

· Valid CO driver’s license, satisfactory driving record 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 15 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: Required between work locations within local area.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

· Equipment Used: General office.

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.

Catholic Charities is a drug free workplace.