Counselor 3 - VA Richmond

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Richmond, VA

5d

About The Position

Counselor 3 provides consultation to ecclesiastical leaders, direct counseling services, community resource development and referral, and support to other staff. Services are provided in a professional, private office setting and/or through teletherapy. Candidates must be fluent in Spanish.

The role focuses primarily on therapy, with little to no case management, and may include administering support programs such as Addiction Recovery. Regular interactions and consultations may include Bishops, Stake Presidents, Mission Presidents, and General Authorities. The role may require supervising staff working toward licensure and fulfilling assignments from agency and regional managers.

In North America, the position reports to an Agency or Region Manager. In other areas, it reports to an Area Region Manager. Employment with the Church requires Church membership and worthiness for a temple recommend.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, or a related degree leading to clinical licensure.
• At least five years of post-master’s professional experience, including two years post-independent licensure. One year post-independent licensure may be replaced by NOJOS and DOC Credentialing for Sensitive Cases Team.
• Current independent clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or similar clinical licensure), maintained throughout employment.
• Advanced clinical skills and receptiveness to feedback.
• Skill in facilitating skills and treatment groups.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to team members, including those pursuing clinical licensure.
• Professionalism and attention to quality and timely notes, consultation, and terminations.
• Refined consultation skills.
• May require state licensure in multiple states depending on the service area; licensure requirements for international areas vary by country.
• Church membership and worthiness for a temple recommend are required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct clinical care, including skills and treatment groups.
• Maintain professionalism and ensure quality and timely notes, consultations, and terminations.
• Follow data security and privacy practices and support organizational priorities.
• Contribute to a supportive office team, participate in agency council meetings, learn from colleagues, and respond promptly to agency, regional, and headquarters needs and expectations.
• May supervise others working toward clinical licensure.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with ecclesiastical leaders and community resources; provide consultation and help develop and fulfill a whole service plan.
• Pursue professional development and use current modalities aligned with organizational values.
• Fulfill assignments from agency and regional managers, which may include serving as a regional specialist, participating in regional trainings, or serving on headquarters committees.
• Administer support programs such as Addiction Recovery.

What This Job Offers

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