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 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 administration of support programs such as Addiction Recovery. Regular consultation and interactions may include Bishops, Stake Presidents, Mission Presidents, and General Authorities.

The position requires an experienced clinical professional who delivers high-quality care, contributes to the office team, collaborates with ecclesiastical leaders and community resources, and pursues professional development using current modalities aligned with organizational values. Responsibilities vary by location. The role may include supervising others working toward licensure. In North America, the position reports to an Agency or Region Manager; in other areas, it reports to an Area Region Manager.

Requirements

• 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 after independent licensure. One year of post-independent-licensure experience may be replaced by NOJOS and DOC Credentialing for Sensitive Cases Team.
• Hold and maintain a current independent clinical license, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or similar clinical licensure.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• 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, consultations, and terminations.
• Refined consultation skills.
• May require state licensure in multiple states depending on the service area; licensing requirements for international areas vary by country.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care, including skills and treatment groups, with attention to quality and timely notes, consultations, and terminations.
• Maintain professionalism and follow data security, privacy practices, and 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.
• May supervise others working toward licensure and provide clinical supervision to team members pursuing clinical licensure.
• Build relationships and collaborate with ecclesiastical leaders and community resources to develop and fulfill whole service plans.
• 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