Mental Health Therapist

About This Role

Provide family-oriented, strength-based mental health services to children, youth, and families primarily in their homes and community, working with a flexible schedule and participating in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-oriented, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators
• Offer a high level of collaboration, coordination, and intensive behavior health services
• Actively partner with families and their natural and community services to achieve long-term safety and stability
• Work with flexible schedules based on the needs of those served
• Address long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health with new approaches

Requirements

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach
• Passion for helping families stay together
• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations as needed
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities
• Successfully pass required background clearances
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) principles and practice preferred
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5 Monday through Friday facility-based position

Benefits