This position is responsible for direct provision of counseling and educational services within the scope of their licensure or certification within the Behavioral Health program.

$5,000 signing bonus- split between your first full paycheck and after your 9-month work anniversary

Salary Range:$48,000-$60,000 annually

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

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.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

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, screens and assessments.
• Coordinates services as required by the program.
• Provides case consultation within the agency and with community resources.
• Plans and provides educational presentations as requested.
• Maintains productivity expectations.
• Completes all necessary paperwork as required.
• Provides emergency assistance as needed to clients.
• Drives for Agency business.

• Must compose self and their practice under the Code of Ethics of their profession.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of direct counseling, therapeutic services, and child welfare programs.
• Ability to communicate in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to complete of paperwork and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to engage clients in treatment.
• Ability to communicate with outside agencies while maintaining all HIPPA requirements.
• Ability to address issues affecting indigent populations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Social Work (or a related field) from a four year college or university.
• Bi-lingual; Spanish-Speaking individual is preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of three years of work experience in Human Services in strongly preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

This position requires State of Michigan certifications or licensure as specified per program.

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

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.