Psychotherapist/Counselor

Job Type: Ministerial

Reports to: Counseling Manager

Position Description

This full-time position provides therapeutic mental health services, counseling education and psychotherapy functions using special skills and techniques in an outpatient office setting and utilizing telehealth technology.

As a ministerial representative of CCEOK it is expected that both professional and social behavior be aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church.

Tasks

• Pray daily for the needs of the poor; opportunities include personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration
• Provides psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, families and groups to promote optimum mental health
• Provide counseling education and psycho-educations workshops in the community and at the parishes
• Collaborate with programs to develop and implement accessible treatment and intervention programs that clients can understand and comply with
• Act as a counseling and mental health resource to internal programs, other diocesan offices, community programs and providers for mental health services, consultation and treatment
• Complete and maintain clinical records in accordance with generally accepted standards of care and protocols
• Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development seminars, and attending training as required by state licensing and regulatory boards
• Duties as assigned

Education Requirements

• Master’s and/or Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling or mental health
• Current license or license eligible as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Oklahoma

Skills

• At least three years of counseling or mental health post-license experience preferred
• Relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Able to work with a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic clientele
• Able to interact effectively with other employees in all levels of the organization as well as the general public
• PC literate with PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Ability to lift 20lbs, bend, stoop, sit and stand for long periods of time

Attributes

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic Charities
• Willingness to learn how to articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
• Detailed and organized
• Self-motivated and self-starter
• Team player, and able to work on own initiative
• Professional and positive approach