Mental Health Therapist

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver • Denver, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927, providing services 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. The organization aims to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need, fostering a work environment that recognizes and rewards self-motivated and mission-driven individuals. Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths, and providing an inclusive environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. The Mental Health Therapist provides professional counseling to adults, adolescents, children, and families, performing assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and case disposition. They conduct counseling or therapeutic treatment in individual, dyadic, or group sessions to help clients gain insight, define goals, and plan actions, while also acting as an advocate for clients and performing case management, referring clients to supportive services. The role involves documenting client contacts and progress, consulting with groups and individuals, establishing relationships with referral sources and community agencies, and completing administrative duties. Therapists participate in clinical and agency supervision, consultation, and staff training, and provide education, training, and planning in mental health human service issues. They contribute to budget development and monitoring when appropriate, reflect the organization's commitment to dignity and respect, use creativity in program development, and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

• 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.
• Master’s degree (MA/MS/MSW) or doctorate degree from accredited college or university.
• 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.
• Licensed Eligible
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in the field of perinatal mental health, early childhood mental health, and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees