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Catholic Charities’ Mission
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100+ years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin.
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100+ years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin.
A career at Catholic Charities blends social service with professional development. Our staff is made up of a diverse group of passionate professionals who are committed to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. We are a proud recipient of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces award, for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022!
Community Counseling Program Overview
At Catholic Charities, our Community Counseling Program address the mental health needs of the poor and underserved. Our team of therapists help individuals, couples, and families overcome emotional distress and trauma. We recognize the added challenges of people living in poverty and accept patients who do not have any means to pay, as well as those with limited resources, on a sliding fee scale adjusted to an individual’s or family’s size and financial situation or in some cases at no cost.
Therapist Job Summary
As a Mental Health Therapist, you will provide in-office counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups. Our therapists work with a wide range of diagnoses and demographics, meeting our clients where they are at, and utilizing different approaches to best support each client. Therapists regularly collaborate with therapists and other Programs within the Agency to provide a holistic support to every client in meeting their goals.
Position Requirements
Candidates are required to have either completed or are about to complete either a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or in a related counseling field. Catholic Charities offers supervision to obtain certification hours for candidates who have not yet completed or started their post graduate hours. Post graduate clinical practice (i.e. LPC, MFT) and 3,000 hour certification is a plus, but is not required. Bilingual Spanish and English is a plus.
Why should I apply?
This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate and empathetic clinician looking to address a wide range of diagnoses, who is focused on supporting clients from the local community who often cannot afford support elsewhere. To best serve our clients, Catholic Charities is committed to the professional development of our staff. We offer both weekly and monthly clinical supervision (during and after accreditation), as well as ongoing trainings.
Read some of our client impact stories here: https://www.ccmke.org/Behavioral-Health/Impact-Stories.htm
Therapists provide in-office services Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and candidates who have not completed or started their post graduate hours are encouraged to apply!
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
