Counselor - Lead

at  Catholic Charities Comm

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY’S MOST VULNERABLE WITH SOLUTIONS THAT PERMANENTLY IMPROVE LIVES

Catholic Charities Counseling program provides counseling services to individuals, couples and families in the Phoenix metro area.
JOB SUMMARY: Recruitment, placement, supervision, and collaboration with Colleges and Diocese Mental Health Ministry teams for ongoing interns to be placed in assigned locations within Catholic Schools and Catholic Charities. Provide counseling and behavioral health services for individuals of all ages, couples, and families including workshop and group therapy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education /Background: Master’s degree in Social Work, with current licensure, from accredited university. Masters degree in Counseling from an accredited university, with licensure, may be considered. Minimum 2 years post Master’s outpatient counseling and behavioral health experience preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
2. Job Knowledge: Must have knowledge of ethical practice, clinical assessment, DSM diagnosis, co- occurring disorders, treatment planning, strength-based assessments, solution focused treatment modalities, domestic violence issues, quality management systems and case record documentation. Must have knowledge of the tenets of cultural competence, family systems, human development, human delivery theories and methods, legal requirements concerning physical and sexual abuse, crisis intervention methods and community resources and referral procedures. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the agency and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications (Word & Outlook).
3. Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate interruptions. Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs and steps. Primarily office work, travel within area on a frequent basis, travel to other areas of state as needed. Evening and weekend hours required as needed. Must be able to visually and auditory assess and interact with clients to ensure their safety and wellbeing. May lift up to 25 pounds.
4. Other requirements:
   a. Valid AZ driver’s license, reliable transportation and ability to show proof of registration/insurance.
   b. Level One Fingerprint clearance or ability to obtain fingerprint clearance; must maintain clearance.
   c. Must possess Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health license LCSW
   d. You must be 21 years of age or older to drive on behalf of Catholic Charities.
   Excellent Benefits: Medical (including Vision), Dental, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Vacation, Sick Time, 13 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 403(b)+ match, EAP and Pension Plan
   We Value Diversity!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Recruits, trains, coordinates, and supervises activities of master’s level student interns. Assigns and monitors caseloads and counseling methods of the interns supervised.
• Work closely in coordination with Diocesan Mental Health Ministry Team (MHM) Team, and Catholic school personnel to maintain consistent communication and collaboration for the wellbeing of students and families within assigned Catholic Schools.
• Responsible for outreach and coordination in developing relationships with local Universities for recruitment of interns to support the school adjustment and counseling program.
• Provides a broad range of counseling services including intake, assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans for individuals, couples and families. Ensures services are clinically appropriate, providing services that are outpatient at assigned locations.
• May perform duties such as the collection of fees, scheduling of appointments as needed to ensure smooth operation of department.
• Provides workshops, seminars and/or psycho-educational group sessions on a particular subject to assist clients in their adjustment to society and to enable them to function more adequately in their everyday living.
• Opens, compiles, and maintains complete and accurate case records according to best practices, agency and professional standards.
• Coordinates clinical care with appropriate internal and external agency personnel including supervisor, primary care physician, referral sources, etc. consults with referral sources to gather information to assist in client referral and expectations. Works with supervisor (or other credentialed professional) in consultation to ensure appropriate diagnosis and treatment is given to each client.
• Maintains accurate record of all client contacts, including monthly statistical reports, units of service, and other data or reports requested or required.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times regarding client information so as not to violate professional codes of ethics.
• Manages caseload to meet agency productivity requirements. Follows up with new/continuing clients regarding missed appointments.
• Keeps informed of new, innovative ideas to facilitate program development, in recruitment of interns and assumes responsibility for professional growth.
• Assumes the responsibility for the development of the referral base for the counseling program within locations assigned by supervisor by engaging in public speaking in a broad variety of venues as well as distribution of brochures to community resources. May represent department to civic and church communities through speaking assignments, community meetings, etc.
• Promote ongoing commitment to excellence and continual quality improvement to ensure the highest quality of services to our staff and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.