Position Summary: The outpatient therapist provides counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups as assigned by the Counseling Program Supervisor.

Requirements of the Position

• Master's Degree in social work or counseling field.
• Maintains LPC or equivalent license in the state of South Dakota.
• Obtains continuing education units (CEUs) and documents with the Agency.
• Informs Counseling Program Director of changes in license status or if complaints have been made to the licensing or certification board.
• Understands Catholic Social Teaching and demonstrates a willingness to live a personal and professional life accordingly.

Why work for us?

• Family first environment
• Flexible hours and closed at Noon on Friday's
• Free downtown parking
• Monthly staff lunches
• Competitive pay
• Supportive work culture
• Three weeks of vacation and six days of sick leave
• Fourteen paid holidays
• Up to 5% match on 403b retirement plan
• Medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
• Public service student loan forgiveness eligible

Major Tasks

• Provides therapy for clients as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate level of confidentiality regarding clients and other office matters.
• Seeks out professional consultation or supervision with Counseling Program Director or other assigned supervisor.
• Provides workshops and presentations to communities or organizations as assigned or approved by the Counseling Program Director.
• Maintains case records in accordance with the Agency’s policies and laws governing privileged records.
• Maintains a high standard of professionalism by continuing to stay current in respective field through professional reading, training, and consultation.
• Attends staff meetings, case consultation and other meetings as assigned by Counseling Program Director or Executive Director.
• Networks with local agencies, service providers, community resources so that appropriate referrals can be made.
• Establishes and maintains services in outreach offices as assigned by Counseling Program Director.
• Assist Counseling Program Director and Executive Director in the ongoing evaluation and development of agency policies and programs so the agency can more effectively carry out its mission of service.
• Assists in the collection of fees from clients for services rendered.
• Assists agency staff in establishing a plan that increases staff/agency visibility, accesses local opportunities and secures the resources and support to address needs.
• Represents Catholic Social Services at professional meetings as assigned by the Counseling Program Director or Executive Director.
• Other Duties as assigned by Catholic Social Services’ Counseling Program Supervisor or Executive Director.

Relationships

• Reports directly to the Counseling Program Director or Executive Director.
• Needs to maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, other social services agencies, Catholic Diocese, parishes, schools, United Way and other nonprofit agencies.
• Maintains a professional image to the public.

EEOC Statement
Catholic Social Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.