About This Role
This part-time position provides clinical, therapeutic, and school counseling services to students in Catholic schools within the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The role involves delivering client-centered and family-centered approaches through individualized treatment plans and classroom curricula, including psychoeducational activities and interventions to help students reduce symptoms.
Responsibilities
- Establish and build positive and trusting relationships with clients
- Implement various theoretical treatments and protocols to provide guidance and appropriately address client situations
- Continually assess client situations and provide proper ongoing treatment
- Perform crisis intervention as needed, which may be before or after regular working hours
- Comply with and maintain all aspects of HIPAA compliance
- Maintain all records, including consent forms, progress notes, and classroom sessions in Client Track and hard files
- Provide class and staff presentations on pertinent mental health issues and preventive education in areas identified by the school
- Function as a positive and supportive member of the agency’s team
- Effectively support and carry out all policies and procedures, as well as decisions made by the agency’s leadership and function as a positive and supportive member of the agency’s team
- Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations
- Perform duties according to the ethical and professional standards and policies of Catholic Charities, the ethics of the chosen field of study, and the values and tenets of Catholic Social Teaching
Requirements
- Master’s degree required
- Must be eligible for and working towards LMHC or Licensed School Counselor in the state of Indiana
- Full licensure preferred
- Successful candidate must possess familiarity with and demonstrate respect for the Catholic faith, Catholic sacred tradition, and possess a dedication to advancing our Catholic mission
- Ability to work independently and effectively to provide services with limited supervision
- Must be able to work the school year: August 1st to Memorial Day or the last day of the academic year
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office 365
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and valid auto insurance coverage
