Licensed Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Catholic Charities of Madison Co. is seeking a part-time therapist passionate about helping children, teens, adults, couples and families reach their full potential. This position is 25 hours/week in the Alton Office. The Professional Counseling Solutions Program provides counseling services to insurance and private pay clients as well as groups, presentations and support for parochial schools as needed. Flexible schedule offered based on client needs. Must have or be working towards an LMFT, LCPC, or LCSW. Clinical supervision is provided by either an LCPC or LCSW. Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance. Some driving is required. Join a small but growing, supportive team that offers a variety of services to the community.

Job Duties :

• Receive referrals for service and provide direct client contact and counseling to children, couples, and families in need.
• Counseling services may include group work services and workshops within assigned areas as this need is generated within the clinical population.
• Provide consultation to other program staff as needed or required.
• Maintain functional interface with other agency programs and community service organizations for appropriate referral and effective case planning.
• Complete case-related forms and summaries and other agency reporting requirements.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision which may include live or taped viewing of interviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in the human service area or related field (preferably an MSW).
• One year of supervised experience in direct provision of clinical counseling is preferred.
• Familiarity with family systems theory and practice.
• Demonstrated personal attributes of maturity, autonomy, and responsibility.

Who We Are:

Catholic Charities is proud of its nearly 100-year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. Today, we maintain a substantial presence in eight communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Area Offices operate in the communities of Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Mattoon, Quincy, and Springfield. In addition, Catholic Charities manages facilities in Alton (Catholic Children's Home) and Beardstown (The St. Anne Residence). The agency has earned national reaccreditation through COA, the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, which certifies that all programs meet best practice social service standards.

Our vast array of services includes counseling programs, senior services and guardianship, health care, residential care, independent living; special education, family preservation services, food and clothing distribution, St. John's Breadline, Meals on Wheels in Decatur, crisis assistance, Med-Assist, Mobile Food Pantry, Catholic Charities Legal Services, The St. Anne Residence and discount resale stores. Catholic Charities seeks to respond to the needs of its communities through these diverse programs. Every year, this objective is realized as literally thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.

Catholic Charities provides a competitive salary and offers generous paid time off benefits and retirement options for part time employment. As a faith-based ministry, Catholic Charities espouses the social values of the Church and works daily to fulfill the mandate to serve the poor. As a leader in social services, Catholic Charities enjoys a positive community reputation and a myriad of public and private partnerships that help to ensure the needs of our clients are being met.