Psychologist, Licensed

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Our Purpose

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, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend 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.

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.

Purpose of Position

A Psychologist at Catholic Charities:

Summary

Provides professional counseling, clinical assessment/problem identification, treatment planning and case management to adults, adolescents and children, couples and families according to program standards and procedures and consistent with Catholic teachings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Obtains information about clients through use of interview, case history, psychological tests and observational techniques.

Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of clients and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions.

Conducts counseling or therapeutic treatments to assist clients in gaining insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan actions reflecting interests, abilities, and needs and to discuss progress towards achieving goals.

• Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used.
• Engages in research to develop and improve diagnostic and counseling techniques.
• Selects, administers and interprets various tests such as psychological tests, personality inventories, and intelligence quotient tests, to identify behavioral or personality traits and intelligence levels, and records results.
• Reviews results of tests to evaluate client needs.
• Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
• Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately.
• Acts as an advocate for clients and/or client systems when appropriate.
• Performs appropriate case management based upon accepted standards and program policies.
• Documents client contacts and progress in accordance with accepted charting standards.
• Consults with groups and individuals when needed.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with referral sources and community agents.
• 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

Qualifications

Demonstrates strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to understand and convey to others the values and social teachings of the Catholic Church as they relate to the individual’s treatment.

Ability to Establish Rapport with Clients

• Ability to work effectively within the framework of Catholic teachings.
• Flexible and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires basic knowledge of computers to input data, write communications and generate report
• Demonstrate skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic differences of staff, clients and community.

Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.

Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

PhD or equivalent from accredited university in psychology or counseling.

Compensation & Benefits

$80,000 annually

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;

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:

Shift Is Full Time

Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.

15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)

Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave.

• 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.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits

**Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

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

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law.

Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background).

Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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