At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct intake interviews and provide individual and group therapy to clients.
- Company: Join Catholic Charities, a leader in community support and mental health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy free clinical supervision, robust training, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible work model and a culture that promotes from within.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling with relevant licensure.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Organization Overview
At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many.
Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope.
At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce.
We offer so much more than just a job.
We offer careers.
We take pride in our “promote from within” culture.
We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams.
Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.
Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
Job Summary
The Intake Specialist and Therapist schedules, screens and completes intake interviews with consumers.
The position provides both individual and group counseling services to consumers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform intake process for all clients and provide appropriate referrals.
- Develop treatment plans to establish goals and objectives for client treatment.
- Define treatment problems based on intake assessment and diagnosis, addressing behaviors that contributed to admission to the program.
- Write objectives in clear, measurable terms, person centered treatment planning.
- Provide therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload consistent with the written treatment plan.
- Conduct therapy sessions, using modalities and methods appropriate to the client and the program, to identify and discuss problems, identify solutions, work with clients to implement solutions, and model appropriate behaviors.
- Maintain client documentation according to required policies and procedures including assessments, contact notes, monthly progress notes, biannual treatment plan updates, any and all other clinical documentation related to the care of the client.
- Coordinate treatment with Clinical Managers, Care Coordinators, Community Support Specialist and other involved staff members regarding consumer’s progress and/or concern in counseling.
- Participate in quality improvement (CQI) process, ensuring compliance with best practice standards, contract grant requirements, and agency practices and procedures.
- Meet productivity standard for Intake Specialist and Therapist (average 5 hrs. per day).
- Assess current level of functioning in areas related to Individual Recovery Plan (IRP): case presentation, assist in orientation of new staff, work with other agencies independently in order to carry out treatment, articulate Agency code of ethics.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
- Current D. C. license in specific discipline i. e. LGSW, LGPC.
- 3 years direct service experience in a mental health setting.
- Experience providing counseling to adults with serious and persistent mental illness, many with co-occurring substance abuse issues and histories of trauma.
Skills and Competencies
- Interpersonal skills when working with complex client interactions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and boundaries.
- Skill in the use of computer systems (preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment) and MS Office products.
Benefits Package
Free weekly clinical supervision for licensed social workers and professional counselors.
Free continuing education credits.
- Robust Professional development and training opportunities
- Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short Term/ Long Term disability
- Group Life Insurance and AD&D
- Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Parenting leave
- Pet’s Insurance
- Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Intake Specialist and Therapist, (1128) in London employer: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington
At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community through our diverse range of services. As an Intake Specialist and Therapist, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Join us in a hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and inclusivity, where your contributions can truly inspire hope and build futures for those we serve.
Contact Details:
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington Recruitment Team
