Therapist I
Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization with a diverse workforce of over 2000 employees of all faiths, ages and ethnicities who help to improve the lives of those we serve. We are the largest private provider of human services in Maryland operating over 80 programs throughout Maryland, serving children and families, people living in poverty, individuals with intellectual disabilities, immigrants, and seniors. Here, you can build a career where you make meaningful differences in the lives of others as we fulfill our mission to love, serve, teach, and work for justice.
Catholic Charities, Villa Maria Behavioral Health is searching for Therapist I who will provide trauma-informed clinical therapy who are reliable, organized and looking to make a different in the lives of others in clinic and school settings. We offer an unmatched training and support system with caring and very skilled clinical supervisors.
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 Master’s degree in Social Work.
- For LGPC 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.
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
- 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
Catholic Charities has a COVID Mandated Vaccination policy for all employees, which includes an exemption process.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:
- Low volume of service
- Every session conducted over 23.5 per week, you earn $50 per session, and it’s paid out quarterly
- $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
- $100 towards licensure fees
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work hours – make your own schedule!
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Vacation/sick/holiday pay
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
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