Office Counselor

Catholic Charities of the Diocese•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The employee in this position provides clinical/therapeutic and/or school counseling services to students in the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Therapy may include psychoeducational activities, school counseling curriculum, and interventions designed to assist the student in the reduction of symptoms. Services are provided with client-centered and family-centered approaches and are delivered through individualized treatment planning and classroom curriculum. Employee may be asked to give tailored classroom psychoeducational presentations as well as develop specific workshops for students and/or faculty on Social Emotional Learning Topics.

Requirements

Master’s degree required
Must be eligible for and working towards LMHC or Licensed School Counselor in state of Indiana. Full licensure preferred.
Successful candidate must possess familiarity with and demonstrate respect for the Catholic faith, Catholic sacred tradition, and possess a dedication to advancing our Catholic mission
Ability to work independently and effectively to provide services with limited supervision
Must be able to work the school year: August 1st to Memorial Day or the last day of the academic year
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office 365
Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and valid auto insurance coverage.
Successful completion of federal and state background checks
Successful completion of child welfare screening
Successful completion of drug and Mantoux (TB) screens
Comply with the agency’s mission, code of ethics, Catholic Social Teaching, policies and procedures, and confidentiality
Must have ability to reason and make judgements, to understand and follow oral and written instruction, to guide and/or give instructions, and to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and policies.
Physical strength: must have ability to life, push/pull, and hold/carry 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Full licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes and builds positive and trusting relationships with clients
Implements various theoretical treatments and protocols to provide guidance and appropriately address client situations
Continually assess client situations and provides the proper ongoing treatment
Performs crisis intervention as needed; may be before or after regular working hours
Complies with and maintains all aspects of HIPAA compliance
Maintains all records including consent forms, progress notes, and classroom sessions in Client Track, and hard files
Provides class and staff presentations on pertinent mental health issues and preventive education in areas identified by the school
Functions as a positive and supportive member of the agency’s team
Effectively supports and carries out all policies and procedures, as well as decisions made by the agency’s leadership and function as a positive and supportive member of the agency’s team
Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations
Perform duties according to the 1) ethical and professional standards and policies of Catholic Charities; 2) ethics of chosen field of study; 3) values and tenets of Catholic Social Teaching