Who We Are:

Catholic Charities is proud of its 90-plus year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. Today, we maintain a substantial presence in ten communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Area Offices operate in the communities of Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Mattoon, Quincy, and Springfield. In addition, Catholic Charities manages facilities in Alton (Catholic Children's Home) and Beardstown (The St. Anne Residence). 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. This certification is the result of a monumental effort by Catholic Charities staff throughout the Diocese working together to modify and improve the delivery of services to our deserving clients.

The agency partners with many volunteers who are dedicated to the success of the local Catholic Charities operations. Advisory boards are excellent examples of such partnerships. The local advisory boards are comprised of special individuals who serve as the agency's vital link to the needs of our communities; they provide invaluable advocacy and support. Over the years, these advisory boards have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to ensure that the mission of Catholic Charities remains viable and responsive.

Our vast array of "Continuum of Care" services include counseling programs, senior services and guardianship, health care, residential care, independent living; special education, emergency shelter care, family preservation services, food and clothing distribution, St. John's Breadline, Meals on Wheels in Decatur, crisis assistance, Med-Assist, Mobile Food Pantry, Catholic Charities Legal Services, The St. Anne Residence and discount resale stores. Catholic Charities seeks to respond to the needs of its communities through these diverse programs. Every year, this objective is realized as literally thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.

Catholic Charities is seeking a full-time therapist passionate about helping children, teens, adults, couples and families reach their full potential. The Professional Counseling Solutions Program provides counseling services via in-person or telehealth to insurance and private pay clients as well as the parochial schools. Join a small but growing, supportive team that offers a variety of services to the community.

Job Summary:

Actively listen and engage clients to assess their treatment needs. Develop treatment plan goals with the client and provide appropriate interventions to meet these 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 regulates. All under direction of a clinical supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive referrals for service and provide direct client contact and counseling to children, couples, and families in need.
• Provide group counseling services and workshops within assigned area 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 program 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.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Education and Experience:

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

Catholic Charities offers a robust benefits package including:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 403(b) & Pension Plan
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time
• 14.5 Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Eligible Employer

***Although being a member of the Catholic faith is not a requirement to be employed by Catholic Charities, it is expected and required of all employees to respect, support and uphold the mission of Catholic Charities which is “to extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”.