Behavioral Health Counselor (Licensed Therapist)

The Potter's House of Dallas, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off after one year

Job summary

The Potter's House of Dallas, Inc is looking for a part-time Behavioral Health Counselor in Dallas, Texas. This role involves developing individualized treatment plans and providing counseling services to children and families in a trauma-informed environment. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Counseling, active licensure, and three years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The position offers flexible hours with some evening or weekend availability, contributing to a mission-driven team that emphasizes holistic healing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Active licensure or license‑eligible preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience with children, youth, and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver counseling sessions.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance.

Skills

Three years’ experience in counseling

Family counseling experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to assess client needs

Crisis management skills

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Active licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)

Job description

Behavioral Health Counselor (Licensed Therapist)

The Potter's House of Dallas, Inc. is a multi-generational, multicultural church serving thousands locally and globally through in-person gatherings, digital ministry, outreach initiatives, and strategic partnerships.

Vision Statement

We are an intergenerational church passionately committed to uplifting humanity by embodying Christ’s call to salvation and addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, both locally and globally. We believe that thriving in an ever-changing world requires a holistic approach to human development that cultivates spiritual depth, emotional resilience, meaningful community, intellectual growth, and economic empowerment. Through innovative solutions, we meet people at every stage of life, equipping them to evolve with purpose and power.

About this role

The part‑time Behavioral Health Counselor (Licensed Therapist) at The Potter’s House Dallas Behavioral Health Counseling Center is responsible for developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for assigned clients within a trauma‑informed environment. This includes maintaining a full caseload, conducting individual, family, couples and group counseling sessions, and teaching educational classes as needed. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Counselor provides education, counseling, and prevention services to children, youth, and families referred through internal or external agencies to support and improve their mental health and overall well‑being. In alignment with the church’s holistic approach to healing, the Counselor integrates evidence‑based practices with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and, when appropriate, Christ‑centered spiritual support.

Key Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Supervise and manage a full‑time caseload: provide counseling and group services to children, youth, couples and families.
• Assessment & Treatment Planning: Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans; provide client advocacy and follow‑up.
• Counseling Services: Deliver individual, group, couples and family counseling sessions; teach educational classes as needed.
• Recordkeeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate and updated case files; compile monthly statistical data and aggregate casework records; maintain active license and comply with state laws and ethics.
• Administrative Support: Coordinate caseload distribution, client assignments, contract management, and accountability services as assigned.
• Community Outreach: Engage in ongoing outreach and build linkages with community partners, schools, and the juvenile justice system; maintain positive relationships with funders, government bodies, and the general public.
• Agency Representation: Accurately represent the agency’s mission and services; provide constructive feedback from the community to management; identify opportunities for positive public relations.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field (required).
• Active licensure or license‑eligible (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC) preferred.
• Additional theological training or spiritual care experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of three years’ experience providing counseling or managing a caseload with children, youth, and families.
• Experience with family counseling, case management, and multi‑agency collaboration strongly preferred.
• Experience working in behavioral health or related settings, including telephonic consultation for mental health, substance abuse, or crisis‑related issues.
• Ability to integrate life coaching approaches, including goal‑setting and action planning, to enhance client progress when appropriate; life coaching certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to assess needs, determine appropriate services, and provide referrals to local providers.
• Skilled in using counseling techniques during crisis calls when needed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make presentations.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and integrity.
• Effective under pressure; self‑starter with team‑building skills, innovative thinking, and the ability to maintain high professional standards.
• Paid time off (following one year of service).

Schedule

• 25‑28‑hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Some evening or weekend availability may be required
• Occasional participation in church services, events, or leadership meetings

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor. Such tasks shall be capable of being performed with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, that does not impair a business necessity or impose an undue business hardship and without presenting a direct threat to the safety of the applicant or others.