Therapist (Counselor)

Our Lady’s Inn Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady’s Inn Inc. seeks a skilled Counselor to oversee mental health and addiction support services at the St. Charles County maternity home.

The role involves direct 1:1 and group counseling, resource referral, and educational activities, with a strong commitment to the agency’s pro-life mission. The Counselor will partner with leadership to develop programs, track outcomes in person-centered plans, and ensure timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology with valid licensure.
• Minimum 2–4 years of counseling experience in individual and group settings.
• Knowledge of trauma, addiction, abuse, women’s issues, homelessness, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with each client through 1:1 meetings.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health intake and exit assessments.
• Orient new clients to mental health components and set goals in a Person-Centered Plan.
• Collaborate with Program Director to identify and implement mental health programming.
• Assess clients' counseling needs and coordinate additional program support as needed.
• Facilitate classes on emotional wellness, communication, and healthy relationships.
• Assist clients in accessing resources for treatment and evaluations.
• Document case activity and maintain timely records.
• Support A2A grant program for the St. Charles County facility maternity home.
• Attend staff meetings and provide training on behavioral health and trauma-informed care.

Skills

Therapy

1:1 counseling

Group counseling

Trauma-informed care

Case management

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/ Social Work/ Psychology (LPC/LMSW/LCSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records / Case management software

Job description

Description

The Counselor is responsible for the management of Our Lady’s Inn mental health and addiction support program at the St. Charles County maternity home. The Counselor works with residential clients, on an individual basis and in group setting, to provide mental health and substance abuse counseling, support, resource referral, and education. The Counselor must have a commitment to the agency’s pro-life mission.

Essential Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to):

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with each client through 1:1 meetings.
• Conducts a comprehensive mental health intake and exit assessment.
• Orients new clients to the mental health component of the OLI Program; helps each to establish mental health goals within a Person-Centered Plan and tracks accomplishments related to those goals.
• Partners with the Program Director and Director of Counseling to identify and execute mental health programming, on-site and off-site, for clients.
• Partners with co-workers to identify each client’s counseling needs, and makes recommendations for any additional program support needs.
• Facilitates classes related to emotional wellness, effective communication, and healthy relationships.
• Assists client access to resources for drug treatment and mental health evaluations.
• Records case activity on each client and store in their file completes all relevant case notes and paperwork in timely fashion.
• Assists in overseeing the A2A grant program for the St. Charles County facility maternity home.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and may provides training to staff on topics such as behavioral health, strength-based practices, and trauma informed care.

Requirements

Education:

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology with L.P.C., L.M.S.W, or L.C.S.W.

Experience:

Minimum 2-4 years of counseling experience in both individual and group settings. Knowledge of trauma, addiction, abuse, women’s issues, homelessness, and community resources. Experience working within a trauma informed care service delivery environment.

Skills and Abilities

Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to work as part of a team. Strong computer and database skills are required.

Schedule:

Days and Evenings