Therapist-Sexual Abuse Prevention Treatment

The Sexual Abuse Prevention Treatment Therapist is to be responsible for direct provision of therapy, counseling and educational services within the scope of their licensure or certification within the Behavioral Health program. This position provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups and represents the Agency in the field. This position serves Berrien and Van Buren counties.

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

• →Provides counseling, psycho-educational services, screenings and/or psychotherapy and diagnostic assessments per licensure capacity.
• →Coordinates client services.
• →Maintains client records.
• →Participates in mental health and substance use Disorders development activities.
• →Drives for Agency business.
• →All other duties as assigned by supervisor's request.

• Ability to engage clients in treatment
• Ability to refer to community resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to make appropriate assessments and recommendations.
• Ability to address issues with a diverse client population.
• Ability to abide by NASW code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of direct counseling, therapeutic services and child welfare programs.
• Ability to work irregular work hours.
• This position requires reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record with zero work restrictions.
• Must have personal auto insurance as required by law with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined. 
• Must submit to agency approved background checks.

Education:

A master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of prior work experience in therapy or related experience is strongly preferred.

Professional Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• This position requires State of Michigan certifications or licensure as specified per program.
• Certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Specialist with the Forensic Training Institute is  preferred.
• Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals and Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate of MCBAP CAADC Development Plan required if providing Substance Use Disorder Services.
• Bi-lingual; Spanish-Speaking individual is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.

Our Vision

Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.

Our Values

• Sanctity of All Life
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Equity