About the role
Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor
Reports To: Clinical Director
Objective
Our mission is to provide exceptional, Christ-centered mental health care that integrates biblical principles with professional, evidence-based clinical techniques to promote overall mind, body and spirit healing, restoration, and spiritual growth in individuals, couples, families and groups.
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and spiritually vibrant Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team. The successful candidate will provide professional clinical mental health services from a biblically informed perspective, addressing the emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of clients. This role involves using evidence-based therapeutic techniques while also being open to incorporating prayer, scripture, and spiritual guidance into sessions, as appropriate and requested by the client.
Responsibilities
Clinical evaluation & Counseling
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and diagnostic assessments to determine client needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
Therapeutic Intervention
Provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling sessions for clients dealing with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, addiction, grief, and other mental health challenges.
Faith Integration
Integrate Christian faith and biblical principles with secular, evidence-based counseling methods (e.g., mindfulness, Internal family systems, CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, etc.) in a manner that is sensitive to the client's spiritual journey and preferences.
Case Management & Collaboration
Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, community resources, and church leadership (while maintaining confidentiality and ethical guidelines) to ensure holistic support for clients.
Documentation
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records and progress notes in compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
Crisis Intervention
Provide crisis assessment and intervention as needed, referring clients to external resources, such as inpatient programs, when necessary.
Professional Development
Participate in regular clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development and training sessions to enhance therapeutic skills and stay current with best practices in both clinical and Christian counseling.
Client Advocacy
Advocate for clients' needs and rights within the community and other systems.
Qualifications
Bilingual
- English/Spanish
Licensure
Fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of [Insert State, e.g., Texas].
Experience
2+ years of post-licensure clinical experience preferred; experience working within a faith-based setting is a plus. Spanish speaking is a plus.
Faith Alignment
A deep and committed personal Christian faith, with an ability to operate from a biblical worldview and integrate spiritual principles into clinical practice in a professional and ethical manner
Skills
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment.
- Strong understanding of trauma informed counseling.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build a strong, professional, and trusting rapport with diverse clients.
- Compassion, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
- Strong case management and organizational skills.
Details
Workdays and hours are Monday 8:30am - 8:00pm; Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm; Wednesday 8:30am - 7:00pm; Thursday, 9:30am to 4:00am; and Sunday 9:30am to12:30pm.
Benefits
As defined in the COF handbook.