CROSSROADS CHURCH - ASSOCIATE THERAPIST

CROSSROADS CHURCH • Corona, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Therapist provides counseling and mental health support services to individuals, couples, families, and/or groups within a faith-based environment. This role integrates professional therapeutic practices with the mission and values of the church to support emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. The Associate Therapist collaborates with church leadership, staff, and community resources to provide compassionate care, crisis intervention, assessments, treatment planning, and referrals as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Registered Associate number through the Board of Behavioral Science
• Addresses the needs of the marginalized, lonely and forgotten
• Empathizes with others and expresses love, grace and dignity to those facing hardship and difficulty
• Focuses on alleviating the sources of pain or discomfort in those who are suffering
• Demonstrates a willingness to engage and serve in painful, difficult situations
• Communicates God’s love and hope in the therapeutic setting in clear, tangible ways to those who are suffering
• Demonstrates an understanding of and alignment with Crossroads ministries and values
• Is aware of the specific serving opportunities that exist within a ministry and can articulate the core competencies and key behaviors of those opportunities
• Engages others in a winsome, inviting and engaging manner
• Listens effectively to determine another’s gifts, skills and passions
• Discerns potential ministry opportunities that fit the client’s gifts, skills and passions
• Presents a compelling vision for a ministry opportunity, clearly articulating the ways in which that opportunity advances God’s kingdom
• Follows up on the ask and provides information, support and prayer throughout the decision-making process
• Connects the client with ministry team or research/recommends other potential ministry opportunities for the client.
• Builds meaningful relationships with others
• Perceives where others are at and recommends next steps for growth
• Provides devotional leadership, therapeutic counsel and meaningful spiritual encouragement
• Challenges and confronts individuals in a loving and non-judgmental manner
• Highlights and celebrates individuals’ growth
• Leads others toward increased levels of engagement
• Greets others with a warm, inviting and positive attitude
• Demonstrates attentive and active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking clarifying questions and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Considers various points of view before offering input
• Reads non-verbal cues and body language to interpret others’ feelings and respond to their unspoken concerns
• Recognizes urgent situations and communicates that others’ issues matter through empathetic, intentional and purposeful responses
• Shows compassion, composure and sensitivity in difficult situations
• Acknowledges others’ concerns in spite of disagreement and approaches others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways
• Provides feedback in a positive, friendly manner
• Holds a high regard for confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Is available to see up to ten clients per week
• Will attend the required 1 unit of supervision each week
• Will keep their Associate number in good standing with the BBS
• Is responsible for scheduling the clients that are assigned to them
• Will make initial contact with client within 24-48 hours from being assigned
• Uses therapy notes for all required client documents and notes
• Will be responsible for billing each client
• Will be aware of all ministries in-order to refer clients to ministries for further growth or next steps
• Reports to the care ministry pastor and will communicate with the pastor of any challenges and/or difficulties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level