Therapist-Sexual Abuse Prevention Treatment

Catholic Charities West Michigan•Benton Harbor, MI

8d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sexual Abuse Prevention Treatment Therapist is to be responsible for direct provision of therapy, counseling and educational services within the scope of their licensure or certification within the Behavioral Health program. This position provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups and represents the Agency in the field. This position serves Berrien and Van Buren counties. Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives? If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you. About Catholic Charities West Michigan Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach. CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Requirements

Ability to engage clients in treatment
Ability to refer to community resources.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to make appropriate assessments and recommendations.
Ability to address issues with a diverse client population.
Ability to abide by NASW code of Ethics.
Knowledge of direct counseling, therapeutic services and child welfare programs.
Ability to work irregular work hours.
This position requires reliable transportation.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record with zero work restrictions.
Must have personal auto insurance as required by law with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined.
Must submit to agency approved background checks.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Specialist with the Forensic Training Institute is preferred.
Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals and Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate of MCBAP CAADC Development Plan required if providing Substance Use Disorder Services.
Bi-lingual; Spanish-Speaking individual is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides counseling, psycho-educational services, screenings and/or psychotherapy and diagnostic assessments per licensure capacity.
Coordinates client services.
Maintains client records.
Participates in mental health and substance use Disorders development activities.
Drives for Agency business.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor's request.