Counselor 1 - Part-time

About the Role

Provide direct counseling services, consultation to ecclesiastical leaders, community resource development and referral, and support to other staff while working under clinical supervision to obtain independent licensure. As approved, provide program supervision, ecclesiastical outreach, and professional training to other staff. If the position is categorized as on-call or part-time, working hours will not exceed 19 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care under structured supervision working towards independent licensure.
• Provide consultation and develop and maintain positive relationships with church leaders.
• Ensure legal, ethical, and policy compliance.
• Identify and develop community resources.
• Responsible for own continued professional development.
• Protect and ensure client confidentiality.
• Develop and fulfill a 'whole area service plan', including traveling to outlying areas and overnight as needed, working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, or related degree that leads to clinical licensure.
• Associate, Intermediate/Interim license is required (ASW/CSW/MFT).
• Obtain independent practice license within 3-5 years.
• Demonstrate basic clinical skills and receptiveness to feedback.
• LDS Family Services Executive Council approval.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings, employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.