Job Summary
Job Description
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
We are professional, creative, and collaborative and our goal is to provide trauma-informed services from a Christian perspective. We are looking to hire enthusiastic and creative counselors who want to become an integral part of the counseling team and build a caseload so that this can be their primary job.
Our work environment includes:
- collaborative case consultation
- flexible work hours
- comfortable counseling spaces
``` Duties ```
Provide trauma-informed counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
Incorporate Christian counseling principles into therapy sessions for clients who desire a faith-based approach.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Provide counseling services to clients as assigned from local churches.
- Be willing to actively engage in community outreach and networking to build case load and develop new referral sources.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as social workers and clinical counselors, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintain client records and enter progress notes into the EHR in a timely manner.
- Communicate openly with the center director regarding scheduling and availability.
```Requirements```
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of the Bible and/or Biblical counseling techniques
- Independently licensed in DC or within 200 hours of completing residency.
- Dual licensure in VA or MD is highly desired.
- Trained in EMDR or willing to complete EMDR basic training within 3 months of hire.\
- Strong knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and interventions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and age groups.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to counseling.- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $100,000 to $105,000 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- If you do not have a DC license, please explain whether you are currently under supervision, have applied for a DC license, or when you intend to apply.
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- trauma counseling: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPC, LMFT, or LCSW license in DC (Required)