Therapist - St. Vincent's Villa Residential Treatment Center

Sign on Bonus: $2,000

We serve children ages 5-14 whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. Intervening early can help increase the likelihood of successful therapy and behavioral modification.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Vincent Villa is currently seeking a Therapist who will provide trauma informed treatment. We are searching for Therapists who are reliable, organized, and eager to assist children and their families. We have a strong training and support system waiting for you with well trained, caring, and skilled clinical supervisors. If you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, look no further than Catholic Charities!

Therapists receive wonderful supervision and robust training with free CEU's making the position ideal for new grads as well as seasoned therapists who are ready for the rewards that come with working for a mission-based agency. We offer great benefits; a very generous incentive program and we promotes a healthy work-life balance! If this sounds like what you deserve in a workplace, look no further than Catholic Charities!

When you do what you love; you inspire yourself and awaken the hearts of others.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts intake assessments to collect necessary background information, assess medical and clinical status of clients, and establish appropriate diagnosis according to DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) standards and definitions.

• Makes determinations on the nature of emotional and behavioral problems to be addressed and the level of therapy required, including consultation with psychologist/psychiatrist staff.

• Defines treatment problems based on the intake assessment and diagnosis, addressing behaviors that contributed to admission to the program.

• Develops treatment plans to establish goals and objectives for client treatment.

• Writes objectives in clear, measurable terms, emphasizing behaviors that are required to move the client to a lower level of care.

• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree from an accredited college approved by the Board.

• For LMSW & LCSW-C Master's degree in Social Work.

• For LGPC & LCPC Master's degree in Psychology or Counseling

CERTIFICATION/LISENSURE:

• Therapist I: LMSW or LGPC

• The Therapist I is licensed and works while receiving weekly supervision.

• Therapist II: LCSW-C or LCPC

• Minimum two years post-graduate experience in providing behavioral health service.

• Therapist II's are expected to be self-sufficient with limited supervisory input.

REQUIRMENTS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to act with discretion, tact, confidentiality, and professionalism in all situations.

• Capable in the assessment and treatment of emotionally disturbed clients including knowledge of psychological and developmental theory.

• Proven ability in identifying variety of treatment modalities (single, group, family, and play therapy) and clinical interventions appropriate to the caseload served.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in identifying client needs and developing plans to address those needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The incumbent may be exposed to potentially demanding situations such as crises and related behavior

• intervention. Incumbent must be able to tolerate periods of significant job-related stress.

• Must be available and respond to work related telephone calls during specified hours.

• May require work in areas with community violence and/or communities at-risk.

• May require work in schools or other buildings that do not have ideal workspaces or do not offer access

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• $2,000 signing bonus. The first $1,000 will be paid after successfully beginning employment and the second $1,000 will be paid after successfully completing six months of employment

• FREE weekly supervision

• FREE CEUs and paid days to attend offsite CEUs

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work hours

• Health/Dental/Vision

• Vacation/sick/holiday pay

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution

• Tuition Advancement

• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer