Counselor 2 - TX Houston

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Houston, TX

27d

About The Position

Provide direct counseling services, consultation to ecclesiastical leaders, community resource development and referral, and support to other staff, while working under moderate supervision. As approved, provide program supervision, ecclesiastical outreach, and professional training to other staff. Provide quality customer service and comply with policy, licensing requirements, and professional standards of practice. Time in each responsibility will vary dependent upon location. The role includes developing and fulfilling a “whole area service plan,” including travel to outlying areas and overnight stays as needed, and working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, or a related degree that leads to clinical licensure.
• Hold and maintain a current independent clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or other clinical licensure).
• Minimum of 2 years of post-master’s professional experience.
• Work toward the ability to provide clinical supervision of others pursuing clinical licensure.
• Demonstrate basic clinical skills and receptiveness to feedback.
• Current employees must have “met” or “exceeded” expectations in the previous two years’ year-end evaluations.
• Family Services Executive Council approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care with moderate supervision.
• Provide consultation and develop and maintain positive relationships with church leaders.
• Ensure legal, ethical, and policy compliance.
• Identify and develop community resources.
• Take responsibility for continued professional development.
• Protect and ensure client confidentiality.
• Develop and fulfill a “whole area service plan,” including travel to outlying areas and overnight stays as needed, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• As approved, provide program supervision, ecclesiastical outreach, and professional training to other staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level