School Counselor

About This Role

This part-time school counselor position involves helping children, adolescents, and teens reach their full potential through in-person counseling services at area parochial schools. The role is a component of the Professional Counseling Solutions Program and requires daily driving to local schools.

Responsibilities

• Actively listen and engage clients to assess their treatment needs
• Develop treatment plan goals with the client and provide appropriate interventions to meet desired outcomes
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders and best practice treatment modalities
• Receive training and clinical supervision in comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention techniques, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations under the direction of a clinical supervisor
• Receive referrals for service and provide direct client contact and counseling to children, adolescents, and teens in need
• Provide group counseling services and workshops within assigned areas as this need is generated within the clinical population
• Provide consultation to other program staff as needed or required
• Maintain functional interface with other agency programs and community service organizations for appropriate referral and effective case planning
• Complete case-related forms and summaries and other agency reporting requirements
• Participate in regular clinical supervision
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in human service area or related field (preferably an MSW)
• Working toward licensure (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT)
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
• One year of supervised experience in direct provision of clinical counseling
• Familiarity with family systems theory and practice
• Demonstrated personal attributes of maturity, autonomy, and responsibility

Benefits

• 403 (b) and Roth IRA options with employer contribution
• Very generous PTO benefits
• Paid holidays
• Family-friendly work environment

Important Details

• Schedule: 28 hours per week during the 10-month school year, with summers off

About the Company

Catholic Charities has a nearly 100-year history of providing vital social services in its Diocese, maintaining a substantial presence in eight communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. The agency has earned national reaccreditation through COA, the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, which certifies that all programs meet best practice social service standards. Catholic Charities offers a vast array of services including counseling programs, senior services, health care, residential care, special education, and food and clothing distribution, positively impacting thousands of children and families every year.