Intake Specialist and Therapist,

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, 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 work effectively with clients in a diverse community.
• Skill in the use of computer systems (preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment) and MS Office products.

Compensation Package:

• Clinical supervision for licensed social workers and professional counselors
• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM