Therapist or Associate (Part Time) - Del Rio, TX

Description

Workdays: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m. Varies - 29 hours/week

Location: Del Rio Office, 106 Mires St. Del Rio, TX, 78840


Mission: The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community
through selfless service under the sign of love.

Summary:

Provide comprehensive delivery of therapeutic counseling and related services to adults and children at least 62% of the time. Must understand how to complete an Assessment and Treatment Plan from a Trauma Informed Lens and will ensure 100% of eligible clients receive completed assessment and treatment plans. Complete clinical documentation within 48 hours of service provision. Participate in clinical staff meetings and program development. Participate in providing field-based services and consultation as needed. Must be willing to maintain flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients. This position includes 1 hour or clinical supervision by an LMSW, LPC-S or LMFT-S per week.

Position Responsibilities:

• *Provide individual/family/couples/crisis counseling, psycho-educational classes, group therapy and other clinical program services
• *Participate in service planning, goal setting, discharge planning, and clinical rounds, as a member of client support team.
• *Maintain Licensure in good standing adhering with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and Licensure Board established professional standards.
• *Maintain training and supervision necessary for competency and systematic use of evidenced based practice within theoretical model (s) specific to population served (TF-CBT, DBT, Perinatal Mental Health, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation)
• *Ensure all clinical documentation, assessments, treatment plans, session notes, and other documentation is completed including data entry, signatures, and documentation uploads are completed within required timeframes.
• Respond to emails and information requests promptly, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Bill appropriate funding sources for time and services as specified in contracts and grants.
• Works cooperatively on treatment team and/or within the Del Rio team.
• Attends Outreach Activities, makes presentations to the public when needed to detail Catholic Charities Programs and/or specific enrichment activities that will assist in the healing process. This may include pulpit talks at some of the local parishes.
• Works cooperatively with staff colleagues, consultants, and referring professionals.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead Therapist and/or Clinical Director.

Competencies:

Adaptability

Advocacy

Building Collaboration

Communication

Empathy

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or other relevant behavioral science with clinical experience, plus 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience.
• LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, LMSW or LCSW required

Experience

• 2 years of experience providing counseling services to children, teens, adults, and/or families.

License and Credentials

• Licensed to provide clinical services in the State of Texas.
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or experience with Alcohol and Drug Treatment a plus.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver license; Must have clean driving record.
• Valid vehicle insurance.

• Submit to a state and federal background check, Child abuse and neglect registry check
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience working with a variety of ages and developmental stages as a therapist.
• Working knowledge of issues faced by adults and/or teen parents, post-partum conditions, peri-natal mental health, child and adolescent development and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to conduct therapy using the Spanish language is a PLUS.
• Willing to work from a Faith Based Lens is a PLUS.
• Experience with computer software and MS Office suite required.
• Ability to evaluate tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must have good critical think