Mental Health Therapist

St. Francis Community Services has an immediate opening for a Mental Health Therapist. In the Therapist position, you will work with low-income, Spanish-speaking immigrant households primarily in a school-based setting. You will be providing culturally competent individual and family outpatient mental health counseling services to children of Spanish-speaking immigrant families. Full benefits available; salary range of $50,000-$55,000. Major Duties and Responsibilities Conduct intakes, screen for suicidality and homicidality, and provide appropriate referrals when necessary Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 mental health clients Administer assessments to clients and diagnose with the use of the DSM-5-TR, prepares treatment plans, and implements treatment interventions Assist in the development and implementation of group therapy treatment Provide limited case management to mental health clients based on need Drive to multiple schools and/or parishes to provide clinical services, mental health outreach, and education, or provide telehealth sessions when necessary Actively participate in agency and community efforts to build culturally responsive mental health outreach, education, and interventions for the Spanish-speaking community Other duties as assigned by supervisor Knowledge and Expertise Requirements Must have Masters of Social Work degree or a Master of Arts or Science degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field from an accredited school Must be eligible for full or provisional licensure in the State of Missouri Basic knowledge of Spanish is preferred 2 years of direct experience in social services or mental health setting Awareness of trauma and trauma-related mental health disorders in Latinx immigrant populations Knowledge of individual and family treatment strategies, including evidence-based and non-traditional treatment/service modalities Must be trained or willing to be trained in TF-CBT and EMDR Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word processing, and data entry Able to work independently, and as part of a team About Catholic Charities of St. Louis Catholic Charities of St. Louis is one of the largest and most comprehensive social service agencies in the region, serving people regardless of religion, race, or nationality. Through more than a dozen ministries, Catholic Charities helps families and individuals with food, housing, healthcare, counseling, education, workforce development, and more. Apply for This Position Fill out the form below to submit your application. " * " indicates required fields First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * Resume / CV * Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB. #J-18808-Ljbffr CCSTL.org