Good Shepherd Institute of the Bluegrass is currently seeking a passionate and qualified mental health professional to join our team in Louisville. As a clinician with GSIB, you will play a crucial role in providing professional services rooted in Catholic principles to support individuals and families in their journey towards mental and emotional well-being.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, couples, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Integrate Catholic teachings, particularly those rooted in St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, into counseling sessions to address spiritual and emotional needs.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
- Stay informed about current trends and research in counseling, mental health, and Catholic teachings.
- Engage in community outreach and build professional and pastoral relationships in the Louisville community and the Archdiocese of Louisville
- Give public presentations on mental health topics to various audiences in the area (preferred but not required)
Qualifications
- Master's degree (or higher) in a mental health field and experience in integrating scientifically validated mental health care with a Catholic understanding of the person and health.
- Licensed or license-eligible through the governing Kentucky Board of licensed mental health professionals.
- Extensive knowledge of and formation in Catholic anthropology, morality, and spirituality consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Deep familiarity with Theology of the Body and the thought of Pope St. John Paul II preferred.
- Proven clinical skills with a wide range of patient populations.
Training and experience in (at least some of the following, the more the better):
- Marital therapy (Emotionally Focused Therapy preferred)
- Adult therapy with addictions (especially behavioral addictions such as sexuality)
- Adult therapy with trauma survivors (e.g., integrative approaches to
complex PTSD)
- Child therapy (e.g., play therapy, parent training, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
The salary range for the role is $60,000 - $70,000 based on experience and degree. The Family Renewal Project offers additional benefits which we would be happy to discuss and provide more information.