Counselor

Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs : prevention, education, treatment, and housing.

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION TITLE : Counselor

REPORTS TO : Director of Residential Services

DIRECT REPORTS : Not applicable

OUR MISSION

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide evidence based, face-to-face goal-oriented individual and group counseling and participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Promote the family-centered approach to treatment, encouraging child, family and partner involvement in treatment.

OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for efficient delivery of services to clients according to approved policies and procedures meeting DMH, CSTAR and COA standards.
• Assist clients in establishing treatment plan, goals, objectives, as well as other functional aspects of their personal planning in the recovery process.
• Maintain clients' charts, records and files regarding goals, evaluation and updates in accordance with DMH and CSTAR standards.
• Assist in communicating with outside agencies, such as treatment centers, AA, Catholic Charities' agencies and other resources to meet client needs.
• Provide individual substance use and mental health counseling and evaluation.
• Facilitate group counseling and group education sessions.
• Assist in intake assessment process as needed.
• Pursue continuing professional development, join appropriate professional groups, and attend pertinent meetings.
• Attend all staff meetings and keep abreast of program and client status, updates, and changes.
• Supervise program and activities in conjunction with or in absence of Program Director.
• Supervise general guidelines and hygiene of self, clients and of physical area utilized by agency.
• Provide case program consultation and make appropriate referrals.
• Assess, update and revise client's progress and treatment plan per DMH, CSTAR and COA standards, or as needed.
• Meet minimum billing and productivity standards.
• Some evenings and weekends required.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

JOB TYPE

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Ability to Commute :

Ability to Relocate :

Work Location : In person

Queen of Peace Center 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. Queen of Peace Center 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.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Providing family-centered care for women with substance-use disorders, their families, and at-risk youth through treatment, prevention and education, and housing.

Benefits

As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.