What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee?
Who are we?
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100 years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin.
A career at Catholic Charities blends social service with professional development. Our staff is made up of a diverse group of passionate professionals who are committed to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. We are a proud recipient of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces award, for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!
What will I do as a Mental Health Therapist?
Our Community Counseling Program addresses the mental health needs of the underserved, accepting patients who have limited resources or no means to pay by offering services on a sliding fee scale or in some cases at no cost. As therapist you will:
Benefits
Qualifications
Why should I apply?
This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate and empathetic clinician looking to address a wide range of diagnoses and focused on supporting clients from the local community who often cannot afford support elsewhere. To best serve our clients, Catholic Charities is committed to the professional development of our staff, offering both weekly and monthly clinical supervision.
Read some of our client impact stories here: https://www.ccmke.org/Behavioral-Health/Impact-Stories
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100 years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin.
A career at Catholic Charities blends social service with professional development. Our staff is made up of a diverse group of passionate professionals who are committed to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. We are a proud recipient of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces award, for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!
What will I do as a Mental Health Therapist?
Our Community Counseling Program addresses the mental health needs of the underserved, accepting patients who have limited resources or no means to pay by offering services on a sliding fee scale or in some cases at no cost. As therapist you will:
- Provide in-office counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, working with a wide range of diagnoses and demographics.
- Maintain appropriate case recording to include diagnosis, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- May conduct educational and supportive counseling sessions to groups, including critical incident response services.
- Consult with supervising psychologist/psychiatrist on a monthly basis.
Benefits
- Clinical supervision to complete and obtain certification requirements.
- Continued education and accreditation
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement with a 2% match and 4% annual contribution
- Generous PTO structure and 11 paid holidays
- Business casual dress every day and casual Fridays!
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or related counseling field required; students in their final semester are welcome to apply.
- Post-graduate clinical practice (i.e., LPC, MFT) and 3,000-hour certification is a plus but not required. Candidates who have not yet completed or started their post-graduate hours are encouraged to apply!
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills; a team player with a passion for developing and maintaining strong relationships.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills both in. Able to tactfully address confidential matters efficiently and discretely.
Why should I apply?
This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate and empathetic clinician looking to address a wide range of diagnoses and focused on supporting clients from the local community who often cannot afford support elsewhere. To best serve our clients, Catholic Charities is committed to the professional development of our staff, offering both weekly and monthly clinical supervision.
Read some of our client impact stories here: https://www.ccmke.org/Behavioral-Health/Impact-Stories
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
Salary : $45,000 - $48,000