Counselor

Prestonwood Baptist Church • Richardson, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides counseling services to clients of the Prestonwood Pregnancy Center (“PPC”).

Requirements

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as an active member of a Bible believing and preaching ministry
• Pro-life in word and pro-love in action
• LPC, LCSW or LMFT
• Familiar with and knowledgeable of perinatal mental health issues
• Strong crisis intervention skills
• Knowledgeable of appropriate referral resources available to clients
• Comfortable with individual and group counseling
• Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work at a desk with a computer screen for extended periods of time, while occasionally performing physical activities requiring moving one’s whole body, such as walking, stooping, pushing/pulling a cart, and lifting up to 10 pounds without assistance

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with or directing volunteers helpful

Responsibilities

• Administer intake assessments and counsel clients from a Biblical, Christ-centered perspective
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential client records in accordance with PPC policies and applicable laws
• Develop care plans with clients including goals, referrals, and follow-up appointments
• Track client progress and follow up on missed appointments or referrals to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in periodic case reviews with the Director of Client Services and other counseling staff to ensure quality and consistency of care
• Develop curriculum for and lead groups surrounding relevant issues
• Teach classes online and in person to clients
• Provide training to staff and volunteers as needed
• Recognize and respond to situations which require reporting to local police and/or Child Protective Services
• Build relationships with appropriate referral resources available to clients
• Model excellence in all areas
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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