Job Description

Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, Saint Louis Counseling supports healing and improved mental health for families and children of all backgrounds through professional counseling and psychiatric services. Saint Louis Counseling operates eight offices throughout metropolitan St. Louis. In addition, its School Partnership Program (SPP) therapists provide onsite services to students at more than 100 schools as well as children who are homeless living at area shelters. 

Long Description

A Counselor/ School Social Worker I is required to provide therapy in order to improve the quality of life and well-being of children and youth and their families in a school-based or community-based setting; carry selective administrative assignments when needed, promote school-based services to the larger community.
This position requires excellent knowledge and skill, which is translated into consistently high performance in the full range of Agency service.

The mission of Saint Louis Counseling is to improve the quality of life and well-being of individuals and families in our community. This job contributes to the overall mission by modeling the behaviors of professional conduct in the delivery of services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(List here the major duties, responsibilities, activities and tasks associated with this position, and for which the incumbent is held accountable.)
 Attendance at scheduled staff meetings and clinical supervision meetings
 Maintenance of a clinical caseload, provision of community and school-based educational presentations, group work.
 Service delivery measured qualitatively by Supervisor as good or excellent
 Demonstrates willingness to develop professionally
 Timely completion of client records
 Demonstrates willingness to assist with Agency programs, projects and committees
 Provides within Agency policies, programs, and procedures, direct counseling and casework services to a wide range of clients with a multiplicity of problems of an increasingly complex nature. Direct service or case related activity will usually occur off-site at schools or work with other community agencies.
 Assesses appropriate treatment modality and provides individual, family, group, treatment and/or crisis intervention
 Assess clients through the use of intake interview, case history, treatment planning

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
(Briefly list academic, licensing, or previous work experience required for success in the position.)
 Completion of Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited school
 Working toward licensure or license earned.
 Maintains an active interest in the field and participates in the local, state or national professional organizations

SKILLS & ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN JOB
(List specific job skills and/or personal qualities required of this position in relation to clients.)
 Believes in and supports the mission of the Agency
 Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
 Understanding of mental health treatment approaches and trends in the field.
 Ability to empower others/operate with strengths-based approach.
 Ability to collaborate with area schools and understand academic process
 Ability to work both independently and as part of a clinical team
 Understanding of and strict adherence to ethical issues in counseling/HIPAA regulations
 Computer skills to manage case file requirements

RELATIONSHIPS REQUIREMENTS
(Describe type, frequency and complexity of relationships required for incumbent to accomplish job responsibilities.)
 Strictly adheres to policies of non-discrimination
 Demonstrates an understanding and respect for cultural diversity
 Maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, etc.
 Ability to work as a team with other staff members

Saint Louis Counseling does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Saint Louis Counseling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. 


Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. 

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