Mental Health Counselor *Urgently Hiring*

Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.

Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.

Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is hiring a Behavioral Health Counselor for the Shamrock Program plays a meaningful role in helping individuals move from homelessness toward stability, independence, and hope. This position embraces a compassionate wrap-around philosophy, giving counselors the opportunity to provide empowering individual and group therapy that truly meets clients where they are. In this role, you will help clients reconnect with family, natural supports, and community resources that can become lifelong pillars of stability. The Counselor also coordinates tailored services-including mental health care, substance use support, and affordable housing assistance-to ensure each client receives the holistic care they deserve. You'll engage closely with service providers across home and community settings to create a cohesive, supportive network around every client. With every interaction, you'll document progress, celebrate successes, and play a vital part in transforming lives for the better. Core working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Assist with housing placement based on desires of clients
Assess the strengths, desires and immediate/long term needs of the client
Develop or contact family and natural supports which exist in the community
Receive team input regarding employment, housing, mentoring, substance use and other immediate/long term needs
Document all referrals or services provided to client into Case Worthy/Service Point systems
Review and clean up entry/exit data in HMIS monthly and run reports in HMIS as assigned
Attend quarterly HMIS and PATH User and Weekly Housing and Match Meetings
Participate in weekly team meetings and clinical supervision
Act as point person for all Shamrock housing referrals made during WHAMM
Collaborate with Program Assistant daily, assist with administrative tasks as needed
Network with other related agencies
Bachelor's degree required
BSW, Counseling, psychology degree or degree in related field preferred
Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorder issues required
Knowledge of housing and other supportive service resources.
Ability to handle confidential information and respect for clients and staff
Ability to engage and work with community programs
Interest in helping clients reach full potential
Excellent organizational and planning skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.
Transforming lives and working to create a community where everyone has access to sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare.
As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.