| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque has immediate openings for Mental Health Counselors in our Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position provides counseling services to individuals (adults and children), couples, families and groups. The counselor also provides education and consultation services to local church and/or community groups, as needed. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempt employees are paid on a salary basis, based on the duties performed in a position, rather than by the hours worked. Counselors are expected to be flexible with their schedules to meet the scheduling needs of their clients. JOB DUTIES/TASKS: CLINICAL - Provides individual (including adults and children), couple, family and group therapy in office or school based settings.
- Provide evaluation services including clinical assessment and diagnosis consistent with current DSM.
- Develop treatment and discharge plans with the client.
- Implement interventions based on diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Provides in-person and phone crisis pregnancy counseling services.
- Provides phone counseling for Project Rachel program for individuals struggling with after effects of an abortion.
- Sixty-six percent (66%) of time is expected to be in direct service.
ADMINISTRATIVE - Utilizing Vision Works, our medical records database, schedule/reschedule clients for appointments (may be also supported by administrative assistant).
- Maintain all case documentation in Vision Works within timely manner, in accordance with all applicable policies, law and instructions.
- Set fees for services with clients, and responsible for collecting all sliding fee payments, insurance co-payments and deductibles at time of service.
- Ensure active client’s insurance information is updated annually and updates provided to billing specialist.
- Work closely with billing specialist to problem solve insurance payment coding errors or necessary updates to ensure timely receipt of insurance payments.
- Accurately documents and prepares weekly/monthly statistical and accounting reports in a timely manner.
- Answers phones/greets visitors and clients in absence of other staff.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Provides education and consultation to parishes, schools and other community partners, as needed/requested.
- Participates and assists, where appropriate, in local human services planning and development.
- Participates at health fairs/conventions, other appropriate community events.
- Other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology from an accredited university or college.
- Licensed by state as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred. Will consider temporary licensed candidates.
- Minimum of three years post-graduate direct service in treatment programs.
- Have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to other offices, schools and other settings, as needs dictate; business related travel will be reimbursed
- Possess a strong commitment to Catholic Social Teachings; (for more information) -https://www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/about-us/catholic-social-teachings/ Prefer active Catholic, but welcomes people of all faiths to join our team of staff from many different faith traditions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: - Comprehensive knowledge of the ethical considerations, including HIPAA, involved in clinical/social work.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, family members, the public, church officials, and representatives of other agencies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of methods, principles, practices and clinical/social work techniques, group work, client-centered advocacy, community organization, research and other clinical skills as they apply to target population.
- Strong knowledge of available community resources.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience and comfort with being a public advocate and spokesperson.
- Develops personal professional growth plan and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English; Bilingual candidates preferred.
- Possess a strong commitment to Catholic Social Teachings.
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