Therapist - St. Vincent Villa

Salary: $65,000 per year

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Vincent Villa is seeking a Therapist I to be a client advocate who provides direct, family, and/or group therapy to clients on the assigned caseload. Services may be provided in community clinics, schools, homes, or in a combination of settings as needed to meet program goals and client needs. This position requires a high level of initiative and self-motivation.

St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children, ages 5-13, whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility based on program and client needs. The schedule is expected to include two (2) daytime shifts and three (3) evening shifts per week, subject to adjustment based on client needs.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts intake assessments to collect necessary background information, assess medical and clinical status of clients, and establish appropriate diagnosis according to DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) standards and definitions.
• Makes determinations on the nature of emotional and behavioral problems to be addressed and the level of therapy required, including consultation with psychologist/psychiatrist staff.
• Defines treatment problems based on the intake assessment and diagnosis, addressing behaviors that contributed to admission to the program.
• Develops treatment plans to establish goals and objectives for client treatment.
• Writes objectives in clear, measurable terms, emphasizing behaviors that are required to move the client to a lower level of care.
• Ensures client participation in treatment planning and, when working with children, partners with caregivers in the development of the treatment plan and throughout treatment, identifying and addressing any barriers to participation, as needed.
• Provides scheduling that works to establish and maintain a therapeutic working relationship with the client(s) that is respectful of budget, culture, values, abilities, and identity.
• Maintains client(s) documentation according to required policies and procedures including assessments, contact notes, monthly progress notes, biannual treatment plan updates, discharge summaries, continuing authorization documentation, and any other documentation required within the assigned program.
• Attends treatment team reviews, supervision and staff meetings, recommended group supervision sessions, and may attend group supervision.
• Provides consultation and encouragement to families/guardians of children in treatment.
• Provides referrals to external resources to meet client needs.
• Serves as member of multi-disciplinary treatment teams.
• Consults with psychologists, psychiatrists, teachers, guidance counselors, Dept. of Social Services, and/or other professionals working with the client(s) to discuss or coordinate services.
• May be required to assist in crisis situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Employees working in the following program(s) have responsibilities that are in addition to the above duties and responsibilities and/or requirements. These include, but are not limited to:

ST. VINCENT’S VILLA (SVV):

• Provides therapy to children in a Residential Treatment Center.
• Provides family therapy and may need to visit families during weekend or evening hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence. There can be no state-issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree from an accredited college approved by the Board.
• For LMSW & LCSW-C Master’s degree in Social Work.
• For LGPC & LCPC Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling.

CERTIFICATION/LISENSURE:

• Therapist I: LMSW or LGPC
  • Therapist I is licensed and works while receiving weekly supervision.
• Therapist II: LCSW-C or LCPC
  • Minimum two years post-graduate experience in providing behavioral health services.
  • Therapist II's are expected to be self-sufficient with limited supervisory input.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to act with discretion, tact, confidentiality, and professionalism in all situations.
• Capable in the assessment and treatment of emotionally disturbed clients including knowledge of psychological and developmental theory.
• Proven ability in identifying variety of treatment modalities (single, group, family, and play therapy) and clinical interventions appropriate to the caseload served.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in identifying client needs and developing plans to address those needs.
• Exceptional communication and relational skills in dealing with a variety of clients exhibiting a wide range of treatment needs and diverse backgrounds.
• Maintains the dignity of each client, encouraging their participation by guiding them through identifying and solving problems.
• Maintains the environment of care by complying with therapeutic standards, risk management policy, and procedures for maintaining client, community, co-worker, safety.
• Accurately applies knowledge of treatment approaches appropriate to the physical and developmental age of clients served.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions. Basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook skills required. Other Microsoft Office application knowledge, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The incumbent may be exposed to potentially demanding situations such as crises and related behavior intervention. Incumbent must be able to tolerate periods of significant job-related stress.
• Must be available and respond to work-related telephone calls during specified hours.
• May require work in areas with community violence and/or communities at-risk.
• May require work in schools or other buildings that do not have ideal workspaces or do not offer access to supportive technology on-site.
• Moving about accomplishing tasks or moving from one work site to another.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with others.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer