Therapist (Counselor) in Defiance, Missouri at Our Lady's Inn

The Counselor is responsible for the management of Our Lady’s Inn mental health and addiction support program at the St. Charles County maternity home. The Counselor works with residential clients, on an individual basis and in group setting, to provide mental health and substance abuse counseling, support, resource referral, and education. The Counselor must have a commitment to the agency’s pro-life mission.

Essential Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to):

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with each client through 1:1 meetings.
• Conducts a comprehensive mental health intake and exit assessment.
• Orients new clients to the mental health component of the OLI Program; helps each to establish mental health goals within a Person-Centered Plan and tracks accomplishments related to those goals.
• Partners with the Program Director and Director of Counseling to identify and execute mental health programming, on-site and off-site, for clients.
• Partners with co-workers to identify each client’s counseling needs, and makes recommendations for any additional program support needs.
• Facilitates classes related to emotional wellness, effective communication, and healthy relationships.
• Assists client access to resources for drug treatment and mental health evaluations.
• Records case activity on each client and store in their file completes all relevant case notes and paperwork in timely fashion.
• Assists in overseeing the A2A grant program for the St. Charles County facility maternity home.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and may provides training to staff on topics such as behavioral health, strength-based practices, and trauma informed care.

Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology with L.P.C., L.M.S.W, or L.C.S.W.

Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of counseling experience in both individual and group settings. Knowledge of trauma, addiction, abuse, women’s issues, homelessness, and community resources. Experience working within a trauma informed care service delivery environment.

Skills and Abilities: Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to work as part of a team. Strong computer and database skills are required.

Schedule: Days and Evenings