Job Details
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 evaluation and 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 as part of treatment formulation.
- Works collaboratively as part of the larger Diagnostic Treatment Team to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of youth, ages 5 to 13 years, in a 90-day residential program.
- Provides individual, group and family therapy for assigned clients.
- Interfaces with State agencies as part of case management activities.
- 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
- 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