Mental Health Counselor (Shelter)
Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet
- Joliet, IL
- Training
- Full-time
Apply now so we can make a lasting impact together!General Responsibilities * Provide ongoing mental health services to adult and child clients, families, couples and groups.
- Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.
- Provide ongoing mental health services to adult and child clients, families, couples and groups.
- Maintain case records and reports according to the policies of the Agency.
- Participate in case consultations and reviews with the personnel of other programs of the Agency or with outside professionals.
- Participate in development and planning activities of the Counseling Program.
- Conduct clinical assessments (including occasional crisis intervention) and make appropriate recommendations for persons seeking mental health services.
- Ability to meet monthly productivity target and standards for timely completion of clinical documentation.
- Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation days - 3 PTO days and 9 Sick days
- Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (employee paid optional)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a related field as approved by funder rules is required for this position. All degrees must come from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.
- One (1) year of clinical training or Internship experience in a community mental health outpatient setting, school or hospital environment is required.
- Work towards licensure in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or related credential as recognized by funder rules recommended, as soon as eligible.
- Bilingual Spanish skills is preferred but not required. Must successfully pass a bilingual assessment for this distinction.
- Training and experience in providing clinical assessments (including crisis intervention) and in outpatient psychotherapy with a diverse range of clientele.
- Demonstrated competence in providing culturally sensitive interventions to individuals from all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
- Strong organizational skills required, as well as the ability to coordinate and manage several tasks simultaneously.
- Interest and skill in networking and providing community outreach services.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Teams.
- Passage of complete background clearance and any other required testing or clearances.