Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

Mental Health Counselor
Diocese of Green Bay / Curia
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Mental Health Counselor provides individual, group, couple, and family counseling. The ideal candidate will have experience and a willingness to work with children and adolescents, and/or dual diagnosis with substance use disorder. They will function as a member of the clinical staff team through participation in group and individual supervision, ongoing peer consultation and case collaboration, completion of required administrative responsibilities, work collaboratively with larger Catholic Charities team, and involvement in agency community relations initiatives. Assists with training other counselors, students, and/or interns in collaboration with clinic leadership. Provides a wide range of psychosocial services, including assessment, diagnosis, counseling, therapy and/or crisis intervention services. Individuals will work in an environment requiring a high degree of independence and program coordination. Catholic Charities Mental Health Counseling program is faith-based and certified as a Wisconsin DHS 35 Outpatient Mental Health Clinic.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
"Embrace the mission and vision of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay and work in accordance with Catholic Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church."
• Necessary Wisconsin licensure - LCSW, LMFT, or LPC
• Master's or doctor's degree in pastoral counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Mastery of coherent theory and practice of therapy
• Interviewing and evaluation of mental health clients
• A range of counseling and therapeutic techniques in area of specialty
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology
• Wisconsin, federal, and professional codes of conduct, ethics, regulations and laws
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
• Knowledge of community mental health and healthcare resources
• Demonstrates awareness of cultural diversity and its impact on counseling practices Knowledge of the interplay between medical conditions and mental health challenges
• Conflict resolution
• Time Management: Timely and thorough documentation of professional work in written and electronic format
• Oral, written, and electronic communication skills
• Critical thinking and creative problems-solving
• Skilled in both In-person and virtual client therapy sessions
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Ability to assess a client's therapeutic needs, to establish a therapeutic relationship, and to conduct, complete, terminate, and evaluate that therapy
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress in counseling
• Ability to provide presentations to community groups
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and make changes in behavior or interventions
• Ability to operate with minimal direct supervision and rely on consultation and indirect supervision of work in order to meet client needs
• Ability to tolerate emotionally sensitive information and perform appropriate interventions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with laws, agency policies and ethical codes
• Ability to relate the contributions of various disciplines to the therapeutic task and to make appropriate use of inter-professional collaboration, including a willingness to address counter transference issues and the impact these have on therapy
• Ability to comfortably discuss clients' spiritual/religious beliefs and integrate these into therapy practice
• Ability and willingness to develop and cultivate his/her own caseload by representing Catholic Charities in the community and relating to referral sources
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate personal and professional relationships and boundaries both within and outside the Agency

If interested in this position, please apply at: https://www.gbdioc.org/careers/

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

About the Employer

Vision:
We are missionary disciples striving to lead all people to the Kingdom of God.

Mission:
As friends and followers of Jesus, we are devoted to fostering households and communities of discipleship through the mission and ministry of the Catholic Church.

Communities of Discipleship:
Discover Jesus.
Follow Jesus.
Worship Jesus.
Share Jesus with others.

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Modern Day Communication
Catholic Schools and Religious Education Programs
Priesthood and Religious Life
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