Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Counselor

Job Title: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Counselor 

Posted to website June 8, 2016   |   REVISED December 14, 2016

The Diocese of Covington’s Catholic Charities is seeking to hire a Counselor for our Mental Health and Substance Use Program. The position is 40 hours per week or 100% FTE. 

Overall Purpose:

Staff person performs all the duties of the Counseling Independent Specialist.

Educational and Experiential Criteria:

• Master’s degree plus three years related experience.  
• Advanced licensure or certification indicating ability to practice independently or be within one year of that certification, such as LPCC, LCSW, and preferably CADC. 
• Experience with diverse populations including children, adults, couples, and families, those with mental illness and substance use disorders, life transitions, all income levels, various cultural backgrounds.
• Have knowledge and experience in assessing substance use disorders.
• Performs all the duties of the independent therapist and demonstrates an ability to function independently with only administrative oversight.
• Participates in internal and external functions which advance the cause of human services in the agency and in the community including: advocacy, teaching, participation in planning processes, etc. 

Responsibilities:

• Sessions will include assessment, case management and therapy to children, families, and adults within the outpatient program; facilitate groups as appropriate.
• Assist the clients in complying with agency policies and procedures for the good order of the agency including but not limited to payment of fees and appropriate use of time.
• Maintain the best practices in counseling through consultation and supervision provided by the agency and through the clinician’s own resources.
• Keep all records current and in compliance with the quality assurance program and accreditation standards.
• May require delivery of services off site in collaborating community agencies or schools.
• Assist with functions that further the agency’s mission.  (Special events, public speaking, radio show/video, community coalitions).

Salary range is $38,000-$48,500. Salary is based on education, advanced license and related experience.

We offer an excellent benefit package, pro-rated for part-time, including: 3 weeks paid vacation (adjusted upwards for longevity), 14 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, health insurance plan (prorated based on FTE), fully paid defined contribution retirement savings plan (403b), long-term disability, life insurance, and business travel mileage reimbursement.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards for the position.  Staff will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Submit resume, including at least three references, along with cover letter and salary history by email or fax to Stephen Koplyay, SPHR skoplyay@covdio.org, 859/392-1589. 

Equal Opportunity Employer