Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services (for women), Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Services.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our Mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. We accomplish this through:
- Employer sponsored training
- Culture of Trauma-Informed Care
- Generous compensation and benefits package.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.
Purpose of Position
Provides clinical assessment/problem identification, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, and case management in our Marisol Counseling Program. Also provides mental health services and related educational, technical, and consultative support to children, families, and staff for Marisol Counseling in our Early Head Start program.
- Provides professional counseling to adults, adolescents and children and families.
- Performs assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning and case disposition.
- Provides ongoing therapy in a variety of locations to meet client’s needs.
- Acts as an advocate for clients and/or client systems when appropriate.
- Performs appropriate case management.
- Documents client contacts and progress in accordance with accepted charting standards.
- Provides appropriate information and referral services to clients.
- Participates in clinical and agency supervision, consultation and staff training as required.
- Provides education, training and/or planning in mental health human service issues as appropriate.
- Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
- Provide regularly scheduled on-site mental health consultation to one Early Head Start site.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Starting at $55,000/Salary per year with increases commensurate with experience & education.
Schedule: Dependent on location, Center is open 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
- Extensive Paid Time Off including 15 Paid Holidays annually (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing yearly) promoting work life balance.
- 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
- Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date for full time employees.
- May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
Are you ready to join our team?
If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!
We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.
Drug-Free Workplace.
We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
EEO/AA
Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree (MA/MS) from accredited four-year college or university; and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be license eligible. Supervision towards licensure provided.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Must have LPC, LCSW or equivalent or be licensed eligible.
- Valid driver’s license proof of insurance and reliable transportation.