Catalpa Health is currently seeking candidates for our Post Graduate Therapy Trainee position.  The purpose of this position is to obtain training experience, allowing trainees to build clinical skills in a supported educational environment. Training time is to develop core competencies in working with pediatric clients with a variety of presenting concerns in several different mental health settings.  Positions may last for up to 24 months, and are provided to grow in clinical skills while incrementally becoming more comfortable with the responsibilities and duties of a fully licensed and independently practicing clinician.

Who We Are

Catalpa Health is a pediatric mental health clinic serving over 7,800 children in the Fox Valley annually. Our team members work diligently to meet the needs of our clients, offering families the support they need at the right time, close to home. Our vision to inspire hope and provide world-class mental health care is our driving force and is realized each day through the actions of our team members.

Why Choose Catalpa Health?

At Catalpa Health clinicians work in a unique environment focused on providing pediatric services where collaboration, innovation and excellence are at the core of what we do every day.  We have dedicated teams providing administrative and care management support for all aspects of our clinic operations, allowing our clinicians to focus on providing outstanding care to clients first.

Building a supportive work environment is at the heart of our values. One way of expressing that support is by providing a comprehensive whole-person benefits plan. We believe in providing resources to our team members to support them in all stages of their life’s journey.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans offering both FSA and HSA pre-tax savings
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Retirement with generous company match
• Dependent Care Saving Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Generous paid time off 
• Up to $1500 for professional development and continuing education annually
• Wellness program providing additional resources to help our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance

Position Description:

• Provides pediatric and adolescent counseling services in a variety of clinical settings
• Collaborates with the clients to develop plans to positively manage and respond to issues; assists clients with replacing unhealthy or dysfunctional behaviors with healthy choices
• Develops and maintains accurate records regarding case progress, evaluations, and any further treatment recommendations
• Assists clients in developing new or strengthened communication skills and methods
• Provides expert insight on how family dynamics affect psychological health
• Maintains compliance with ethical codes and standards

Required Education & Certification(s):

• Master's Degree in counseling, social work or related field
• LPC-IT or APSW

 Skills and Abilities:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate and empathetic with a strong ability to establish and build trust.
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to remain calm and reassuring in tense situations and to de-escalate arguments.
• Thorough understanding of human behavior, various behavioral and affective disorders, and the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of these disorders
• Organizational skills required to manage complex, deadline-driven paperwork including billing and insurance claims
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Thorough understanding of applicable ethical codes and standards

Catalpa Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.