SUMMARY

Provide direct mental health clinical assessments and treatment to individuals experiencing a high level of mental health needs. Work with others in a shelter environment to help individuals move toward recovery. Services will consist of individual therapy, group therapy and case management with a range of trauma-informed interventions. Responsibilities also include developing treatment plans and related documentation and collaboration with community partners. Provide direct mental health clinical assessments and treatment to individuals with mental illness. Work with others in a clinical team environment to help individuals move toward recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Familiarity with the DSM V and diagnostic techniques.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.
• Ability to establish rapport with participants
• Flexible and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires knowledge of computers to input data, write communications and generate reports
• Demonstrate skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic differences of staff, participants, and community.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the participant population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse participant base.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years’ experience in clinical social work or related field. Experience with working with moderate to severe and persistently mentally ill populations. Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field. Current license as a LCSW/LPC/LMFT in the State of Colorado.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927.
We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early
Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling,
Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of
Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where
self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants
and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff,
volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged
to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains information about participants through use of interview, case history and observational techniques.
• Conducts counseling or therapeutic treatments, in either individual or group sessions as appropriate, to assist participants in gaining insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan actions reflecting interests, abilities, and needs and to discuss progress towards achieving goals.
• Acts as an advocate for participants and/or participant systems when appropriate.
• Develop treatment plans, monitor treatment progress and follow-up at disposition times.
• Identify and provide clinical services to those experiencing comorbidity with mental/behavioral health and or substance use.
• Assist participants with psychological and social development.
• Performs appropriate case management based upon accepted standards and program policies.
• Perform 27-10 (M-1) “mental health hold” evaluations.
• Documents participant contacts and progress in accordance with accepted charting standards.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with referral sources and community agents.
• Participates in clinical supervision, consultation and staff training as required.
• Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in Division and agency events/initiatives.
• Good steward of Agency human, financial and capital resources
• Participates effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
• Participates in staff trainings and programs as required.
• Any other tasks or duties as assigned.