Therapist

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Therapist

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.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Therapist at Catholic Charities:

SUMMARY

Provides professional counseling, clinical assessment/problem identification, treatment planning, case management and crisis intervention to adults, adolescents and children, couples and families according to program standards and procedures and consistent with Catholic teachings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Obtains information about clients through use of interview, case history, and observational techniques.

· Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of clients and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions.

· Conducts counseling or therapeutic treatments, in either individual or group sessions as appropriate, to assist clients in gaining insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan actions reflecting interests, abilities, and needs and to discuss progress towards achieving goals.

· Follows up results of counseling to determine effectiveness of treatment used.

· Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.

· Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.

· Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately.

· Acts as an advocate for clients and/or client systems when appropriate.