Therapist Intern (Downers Grove) at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Services, Clinical Assessments, Case Consultations, Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Cultural Competence

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? At Catholic Charities Diocese, of Joliet we are mission-driven, focused on positive results for people and believe that people should be treated with dignity and respect. If you feel the same way, we encourage you to join us in making a difference! Discover an extraordinary career opportunity that combines competitive pay with outstanding benefits. Apply now so we can make a lasting impact together! General Responsibilities 1. Therapist Intern provides ongoing mental health services to adult and child clients, families, couples and groups. 2. Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position. Essential Functions Therapist Intern conducts phone therapy, video telehealth and face-to-face sessions with clients to complete IMCANS assessments in accordance with State of Illinois and policies and procedures of the Agency. Therapist Intern provides ongoing mental health services to adult and child clients, families, couples and groups. Maintain case records and reports according to the policies of the Agency. Participate in case consultations and reviews with the personnel of other programs of the Agency or with outside professionals. Participate in development and planning activities of the Counseling Program. Conduct clinical assessments (including occasional crisis intervention) and make appropriate recommendations for persons seeking mental health services. Ability to meet monthly productivity target and standards for timely completion of clinical documentation. Requirements The Therapist Student Intern must be enrolled and in good standing in a graduate program of Counseling or Social Work leading to a Master’s degree (or comparable graduate program). The graduate program must be in a regionally accredited educational institution, which has U.S. Department of Education approval. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and constructively with persons from all racial, diverse cultures, family systems, and social backgrounds. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Teams. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Passage of complete background clearance, physical and Tuberculosis (TB) Test. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, has adopted and follows the Codes of Ethics established by Catholic Charities USA, the National Association of Social Workers and the American Psychological Association. As an employee of the Agency you are expected to support these codes to the extent doing so is consistent with and allowed by applicable law. A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and proof of liability insurance is required.

Responsibilities

The Therapist Intern provides ongoing mental health services to clients, including adults, children, families, couples, and groups. They conduct assessments and maintain case records while participating in consultations and program planning.