Clinical Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Good Shepherd Institute of the Bluegrass is currently seeking a passionate and qualified fulltime mental health professional to join our team in Louisville. As a clinician with GSIB, you will play a crucial role in providing professional services rooted in Catholic principles to support individuals and families in their journey towards mental and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, couples, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Integrate Catholic teachings, particularly those rooted in St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, into counseling sessions to address spiritual and emotional needs.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
- Stay informed about current trends and research in counseling, mental health, and Catholic teachings.
- Engage in community outreach and build professional and pastoral relationships in the Louisville community and the Archdiocese of Louisville
- Give public presentations on mental health topics to various audiences in the area (preferred but not required)

Qualifications
- Graduate degree in mental health practice and experience in integrating scientifically validated mental health care with a Catholic understanding of the person and health.
- Licensed or license-eligible through the applicable governing Kentucky Board of licensed mental health profession. [State-approved supervision is provided (if necessary for licensure) if graduate degree is in psychology or counseling.]
- Extensive knowledge of and formation in Catholic anthropology, morality, and spirituality consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Deep familiarity with Theology of the Body and the thought of Pope St. John Paul II preferred.
- Proven clinical skills with a wide range of patient populations.
Training and experience in (at least some of the following, the more the better):
- Marital therapy (Emotionally Focused Therapy preferred)
- Adult therapy with addictions (especially behavioral addictions such as sexuality)
- Adult therapy with trauma survivors (e.g., integrative approaches to
complex PTSD)
- Child therapy (e.g., play therapy, parent training, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Salary & Benefits
- A competitive salary will be offered consistent with specific degree, training, and experience of the applicant.
- Additional benefits are offered (including the possibility of relocation assistance) which we will be happy to discuss and provide more information.

About the Employer

The Good Shepherd Institute of the Bluegrass (GSIB) is a vital ministry of the Family Renewal Project (FRP), a leading Catholic non-profit organization committed to promoting authentic Catholic teachings, particularly inspired by St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, GSIB is dedicated to providing professional mental health services that align with the principles of the Catholic faith and support the mental and emotional well-being of individuals and families in the community.