Therapist, Family & Child

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.