Job Description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque is seeking a full-time or part-time Mental Health Therapist based in our Dubuque office. $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Catholic Charities serves anyone in need, regardless of their faith or background. We welcome Therapists of all faiths to join our team. Working for a faith-based nonprofit means that you share our values of service, integrity, dignity, respect, unity, and stewardship.

WHY is CATHOLIC CHARITIES HIRING?

Seeking mental health treatment (brain health) is thankfully becoming less stigmatized, and therefore, more individuals, couples & families are seeking this help. We are looking for a Therapist to join our team of 11 Therapists in 4 office locations (Ames, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque & Waterloo). This position will be based in our Dubuque office location, working alongside 4 other experienced Therapists.

WHY JOIN the CATHOLIC CHARITIES TEAM?

Catholic Charities values work/life balance and self-care for our Therapists. The average longevity of our team of Therapists is 11 years! We offer flexible work schedules, administrative support, a Billing Specialist, paid CEU trainings, peer consultation and more, all in a "family first" environment. We also offer a full range of benefits including, 4 weeks of paid vacation time, in addition to paid sick time and 10 paid holidays, all available in your first year of employment, 401(k) matching, dental insurance, health insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Highly competitive salary commensurate with years of experience.

JOB DUTIES:

This position is responsible for independently building and maintaining a client caseload of individuals (adults and children), couples, families, and groups to include some telehealth services. At least 60 percent of the time is expected to be in direct/billable service. The counselor also provides educational and consultation services to church and/or community groups, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work from an accredited university or college. Must be licensed by the State of Iowa as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Will consider temporarily licensed candidates. The desired candidate should have a minimum of three years post-graduate direct service and be willing to travel to other offices or settings as needs dictate.

Catholic Charities is the social service organization of the Archdiocese of Dubuque responding to persons in need according to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. All employees should possess an understanding and commitment to these foundational principles - We envision a community that works to strengthen families, reduce poverty, and empower communities.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Utilizes Electronic Health Record (EHR) for all documentation, treatment planning, diagnosing, and scheduling/rescheduling of clients
• Maintains all case documentation in the EHR in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and instructions
• Sets fees for services with clients using the sliding fee scale, and is responsible for collecting all sliding fee payments, insurance co-payment, co-insurance, and/or deductibles at the time of service
• Works closely with billing specialist and support staff to ensure client funding is accurate and insurance claims are submitted cleanly
• Ensure active client’s insurance information is updated annually and updates are provided to the billing specialist, with the assistance of support staff
• Strong organizational skills
• Other duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of 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 the 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 technology skills and comfort utilizing technology
• Develops personal professional growth plan and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate (written, verbal, and via the use of technology) with clarity and organization while ensuring appropriate communication occurs with the Executive Director, Clinical Director, the Leadership Team, parishes, medical/mental health community, colleges, and other professional groups
• Demonstrates effective decision-making in a rapid-paced environment with attention to detail utilizing logical and appropriate clinical judgment
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English; bilingual candidates preferred

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus! 

Want to learn more? Feel free to call Lisa Turner, Clinical Director, at 515-370-1965 or L.Turner@dbqarch.org

Email resume and cover letter of interest to Human Resources at dbqchrdir@dbqarch.org.

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