Therapist - St. Vincent Villa

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Lutherville Timonium, MD

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s St. Vincent Villa is seeking a Therapist I to advocate for clients and provide direct, family, and/or group therapy to clients on an assigned caseload. Services may be provided in community clinics, schools, homes, or a combination of settings to meet program goals and client needs. The position requires initiative and self-motivation. St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children ages 5–13 whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility based on program and client needs. It is expected to include two daytime shifts and three evening shifts each week, subject to adjustment based on client needs. The role provides therapy to children in a residential treatment center and family therapy, which may require visits with families during evenings or weekends. The Therapist conducts assessments and diagnoses, develops treatment plans, provides therapy and family consultation, coordinates services with multidisciplinary professionals, maintains clinical documentation, and may assist in crisis situations. Therapist I is licensed and works with weekly supervision. The position requires driving in an agency or personal vehicle and may involve work in community settings, schools, and environments where crises or significant job-related stress may occur.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college approved by the Board.
For LMSW or LCSW-C credentials, a master’s degree in Social Work is required.
For LGPC or LCPC credentials, a master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling is required.
Therapist I requires an LMSW or LGPC license and weekly supervision.
Ability to exercise discretion, tact, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Ability to assess and treat emotionally disturbed clients, including knowledge of psychological and developmental theory.
Ability to identify appropriate treatment modalities, including individual, group, family, and play therapy, and clinical interventions for the caseload served.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify client needs and develop plans to address them.
Strong communication and relational skills when working with clients with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of treatment needs.
Ability to maintain client dignity and encourage client participation in identifying and solving problems.
Ability to comply with therapeutic standards, risk management policies, and procedures that support the safety of clients, the community, and coworkers.
Ability to apply treatment approaches appropriate to clients’ physical and developmental ages.
Ability to use computer systems and software needed for the position, including basic Windows PC, web browsing, and Microsoft Outlook skills.
Must be at least 21 years old, have at least two years of driving experience, and hold a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence.
Driver’s license must have no state-issued restrictions that impede required vehicle operation, and the driving record must have no more than three points.
Must tolerate periods of significant job-related stress and be available to respond to work-related telephone calls during specified hours.
Corrected hearing and vision within normal range to drive safely and observe and communicate with others.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive is desired.
For Therapist II, LCSW-C or LCPC licensure and at least two years of post-graduate experience providing behavioral health services are specified; Therapist II is expected to work self-sufficiently with limited supervisory input.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments, collect background information, assess clients’ medical and clinical status, and establish diagnoses according to DSM-5 standards and definitions.
Determine the nature of emotional and behavioral problems to address and the level of therapy required, consulting psychologist or psychiatrist staff as appropriate.
Define treatment problems based on intake assessments and diagnoses, including behaviors that contributed to admission.
Develop treatment plans with goals and clear, measurable objectives focused on progress toward a lower level of care.
Ensure client participation in treatment planning and, for children, partner with caregivers to develop plans and address barriers to participation.
Schedule services to establish and maintain respectful therapeutic relationships that account for clients’ budgets, cultures, values, abilities, and identities.
Maintain required client documentation, including assessments, contact notes, monthly progress notes, biannual treatment plan updates, discharge summaries, continuing authorization documentation, and other program documentation.
Attend treatment team reviews, supervision, staff meetings, and recommended group supervision sessions.
Provide consultation and encouragement to families and guardians of children in treatment.
Refer clients to external resources to meet their needs.
Serve as a member of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, teachers, guidance counselors, the Department of Social Services, and other professionals to coordinate client services.
Assist in crisis situations when required.
Provide therapy to children in a Residential Treatment Center.
Provide family therapy and, as needed, visit families during evening or weekend hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.