Counselor

Our Lady's Inn•New Melle, MO

27d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor is responsible for the management of Our Lady’s Inn mental health and addiction support program at the St. Charles County maternity home. The Counselor works with residential clients, on an individual basis and in group setting, to provide mental health and substance abuse counseling, support, resource referral, and education. The Counselor must commit to the agency’s pro-life mission.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology with L.P.C., L.M.S.W, or L.C.S.W.
Minimum 2-3 years of counseling experience in both individual and group settings.
Knowledge of trauma, addiction, abuse, women’s issues, homelessness, and community resources.
Excellent organizational skills
Detail-oriented
Ability to work as part of a team.
Strong computer and database skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a trauma-informed care service delivery environment is a plus!

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with each client through 1:1 meetings.
Conducts a comprehensive mental health intake and exit assessment.
Orients new clients to the mental health component of the OLI Program; helps each to establish mental health goals within a Person-Centered Plan and tracks accomplishments related to those goals.
Partners with the Program Director and Director of Counseling to identify and execute mental health programming, on-site and off-site, for clients.
Work cooperatively as a team member with all staff and community partners.
Facilitate classes using an approved evidence-based curriculum related to emotional wellness, effective communication, and healthy relationships.
Assists client access to resources for drug treatment and mental health evaluations.
Records case activity on each client and stores in their file; completes all relevant case notes and paperwork in a timely fashion.
Participates in regular supervision sessions with the Director of Counseling.
Attends weekly staff meetings for both houses and, on occasion, provides formal training to staff on topics such as behavioral health, strength-based practices, and trauma-informed care.
Attends Program Committee meetings as requested.
Attend community educational meetings as necessary.