Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LPC) at The Core Collective at Saint Vincent
Breckenridge Hills, MO 63114
About the Job
*Job Title:* Licensed Therapist
*Reporting to*: Clinical Director
*Location:* The Core Collective at St. Vincent
Mission Statement: At The Core Collective, we are on a mission to make wellbeing the standard for St. Louis. We improve healthcare for families, advance socioeconomic equity, and activate conscious leaders.
Guided by our core values of Wellbeing, Healing, Community, Compassion and Trust, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
*Position Overview:*
The Licensed Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Director. They are responsible for utilizing treatment and counseling modalities to provide individual, group, and family therapy to facilitate insight and create an environment conducive to change that is supportive of the youth’s progress toward their treatment-related goals. The successful candidate will have expertise in delivering child- and teen-focused therapeutic services, particularly for anxiety, depression, trauma, and disruptive behaviors. This position uses evidence-informed approaches, while empowering youth to achieve their goals.
*Qualifications: *
* Must have a master’s degree in counseling or social work from an accredited college or university.
* Must possess current license—LCSW, LSW, LPC, PLPC.
* Must be adaptable, flexible, and a strong leader with excellent interpersonal relationship, communication, change management, and administrative skills.
* Must have an acceptable background check and no record of child abuse.
* Must be 21 years of age or older.
* Must possess a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and insurance.
* Must complete First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration within 45 days of hire.
* Preference given to candidates with the following experience:
* At least one (1) year of experience providing individual and group therapy.
* Experience with supportive housing, outreach services, and case management services.
* Experience and knowledge of adolescent development, child welfare, trauma-informed clinical approaches, and working with highly vulnerable youth (homeless or at risk of homelessness, backgrounds of abuse/neglect).
*Responsibilities: *
* Deliver therapeutic services to the agency’s facility-based youth and their families in a variety of environments.
* Provide a thorough assessment to fully determine the strengths and the needs of the adolescent and their family.
* Provide weekly therapy to youth, families, and groups to address the needs of the client within the context of the individual's home and community.
* Assist the client and the family with developing natural supports through the implementation of wraparound services and cooperation with case management staff.
* Work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
* Complete and maintain all clinical and administrative records pertaining to clients in an accurate and timely manner.
* Implement a strengths-based approach when working with adolescents and their families.
* Deliver evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health and substance use disorders.
* Provide conflict resolution and crisis intervention assistance to families and clients as needed.
* Maintain all necessary credentials per agency and licensing requirements.
* Attend treatment team meetings, case reviews, and problem-solving sessions as needed.
* Consult with agency staff and collateral entities to ensure coordination of services for assigned clients.
* Utilize outcomes to show therapeutic results.
* Conduct screenings and intakes on new referrals when coverage needs arise.
* Complete trauma-informed psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans with the full involvement of the client and the family.
* Meet weekly with Clinical Director for supervision and to elicit feedback about performance and client cases.
* Complete monthly billing in a timely manner as scheduled.
* Ensure that client files remain current and include emergency contact information, releases of information, medication information, and other needed documentation.
* Prepare discharge or closing summaries for all clients at case closing.
* Attend staffings, IEP meetings, court hearings, or other community collaboration engagements as needed.
* Attend trainings and workshops as required for professional development and/or mandated by contract.
* Complete other duties, as assigned.
*Work Hours: *
The Therapist position will require evening availability at least two (2) evenings per week until at least 7:00 pm to meet the scheduling needs and availability of our youth and their families. A minimum of weekend hours may be required depending upon program and community partnerships. This schedule will be revised as needed to meet the needs of our youth and their families.
*Knowledge/Skills:*
* Reasoning Ability: Must have the ability to make independent decisions, manage multiple functions under stress and with changing priorities. Compile service-related data and prepare month-end reports and other administrative duties as required to meet program and funder needs on time.
* Language Skills: Ability to express ideas in a way that is easily understood by others who are unfamiliar with the topic of art therapy, including delivering a presentation, giving accurate information, or acting as a spokesperson. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from youth and families, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
* Computer Skills: Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office.
* Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The physical requirements of this job include sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs on a regular basis, lifting to 25lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.
_Employee acknowledges and understands that The Core Collective at St. Vincent reserves the right to modify the contents of this job description or to assign alternate and additional duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description is intended to alter or alters the at-will nature of employees' employment at The Core Collective at St. Vincent._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
* • Can you describe your understanding of our mission to make wellbeing the standard for Saint Louis? How do you see yourself contributing to this mission in your role?
* • Are you aware of your personal triggers? Can you share a strategy you use to calm yourself down when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed?
* • What does transparency mean to you in a professional context? How would you practice transparency in your role here?
* • How do you define accountability? Can you give an example of a time when you held yourself or someone else accountable in a work setting?
* • If you had to describe a superpower you bring to this job, what would it be and why? How do you believe this superpower will benefit our organization and the youth we serve?
Work Location: In person
*Reporting to*: Clinical Director
*Location:* The Core Collective at St. Vincent
Mission Statement: At The Core Collective, we are on a mission to make wellbeing the standard for St. Louis. We improve healthcare for families, advance socioeconomic equity, and activate conscious leaders.
Guided by our core values of Wellbeing, Healing, Community, Compassion and Trust, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
*Position Overview:*
The Licensed Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Director. They are responsible for utilizing treatment and counseling modalities to provide individual, group, and family therapy to facilitate insight and create an environment conducive to change that is supportive of the youth’s progress toward their treatment-related goals. The successful candidate will have expertise in delivering child- and teen-focused therapeutic services, particularly for anxiety, depression, trauma, and disruptive behaviors. This position uses evidence-informed approaches, while empowering youth to achieve their goals.
*Qualifications: *
* Must have a master’s degree in counseling or social work from an accredited college or university.
* Must possess current license—LCSW, LSW, LPC, PLPC.
* Must be adaptable, flexible, and a strong leader with excellent interpersonal relationship, communication, change management, and administrative skills.
* Must have an acceptable background check and no record of child abuse.
* Must be 21 years of age or older.
* Must possess a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and insurance.
* Must complete First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration within 45 days of hire.
* Preference given to candidates with the following experience:
* At least one (1) year of experience providing individual and group therapy.
* Experience with supportive housing, outreach services, and case management services.
* Experience and knowledge of adolescent development, child welfare, trauma-informed clinical approaches, and working with highly vulnerable youth (homeless or at risk of homelessness, backgrounds of abuse/neglect).
*Responsibilities: *
* Deliver therapeutic services to the agency’s facility-based youth and their families in a variety of environments.
* Provide a thorough assessment to fully determine the strengths and the needs of the adolescent and their family.
* Provide weekly therapy to youth, families, and groups to address the needs of the client within the context of the individual's home and community.
* Assist the client and the family with developing natural supports through the implementation of wraparound services and cooperation with case management staff.
* Work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
* Complete and maintain all clinical and administrative records pertaining to clients in an accurate and timely manner.
* Implement a strengths-based approach when working with adolescents and their families.
* Deliver evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health and substance use disorders.
* Provide conflict resolution and crisis intervention assistance to families and clients as needed.
* Maintain all necessary credentials per agency and licensing requirements.
* Attend treatment team meetings, case reviews, and problem-solving sessions as needed.
* Consult with agency staff and collateral entities to ensure coordination of services for assigned clients.
* Utilize outcomes to show therapeutic results.
* Conduct screenings and intakes on new referrals when coverage needs arise.
* Complete trauma-informed psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans with the full involvement of the client and the family.
* Meet weekly with Clinical Director for supervision and to elicit feedback about performance and client cases.
* Complete monthly billing in a timely manner as scheduled.
* Ensure that client files remain current and include emergency contact information, releases of information, medication information, and other needed documentation.
* Prepare discharge or closing summaries for all clients at case closing.
* Attend staffings, IEP meetings, court hearings, or other community collaboration engagements as needed.
* Attend trainings and workshops as required for professional development and/or mandated by contract.
* Complete other duties, as assigned.
*Work Hours: *
The Therapist position will require evening availability at least two (2) evenings per week until at least 7:00 pm to meet the scheduling needs and availability of our youth and their families. A minimum of weekend hours may be required depending upon program and community partnerships. This schedule will be revised as needed to meet the needs of our youth and their families.
*Knowledge/Skills:*
* Reasoning Ability: Must have the ability to make independent decisions, manage multiple functions under stress and with changing priorities. Compile service-related data and prepare month-end reports and other administrative duties as required to meet program and funder needs on time.
* Language Skills: Ability to express ideas in a way that is easily understood by others who are unfamiliar with the topic of art therapy, including delivering a presentation, giving accurate information, or acting as a spokesperson. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from youth and families, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
* Computer Skills: Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office.
* Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The physical requirements of this job include sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs on a regular basis, lifting to 25lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.
_Employee acknowledges and understands that The Core Collective at St. Vincent reserves the right to modify the contents of this job description or to assign alternate and additional duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description is intended to alter or alters the at-will nature of employees' employment at The Core Collective at St. Vincent._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
* • Can you describe your understanding of our mission to make wellbeing the standard for Saint Louis? How do you see yourself contributing to this mission in your role?
* • Are you aware of your personal triggers? Can you share a strategy you use to calm yourself down when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed?
* • What does transparency mean to you in a professional context? How would you practice transparency in your role here?
* • How do you define accountability? Can you give an example of a time when you held yourself or someone else accountable in a work setting?
* • If you had to describe a superpower you bring to this job, what would it be and why? How do you believe this superpower will benefit our organization and the youth we serve?
Work Location: In person
