Biblical Perinatal Counselor & Crisis Support

Prestonwood Baptist Church; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestonwood Pregnancy Center in Richardson, TX, is seeking a full-time counselor to provide counseling services to clients, administer intake assessments, and develop care plans within a Biblically-centered framework.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, crisis intervention, and collaboration with staff and volunteers, with responsibilities including group instruction, training, and referrals. Evening and some Saturday events are possible.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working with or directing volunteers helpful.
• 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.
• Ability to work a Monday – Friday schedule with flexibility to include approximately two evenings per week, one Saturday per month, and PPC scheduled events.

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

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Record keeping

Volunteer management

Written and oral communication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prestonwood Pregnancy Center in Richardson, TX, is seeking a full-time counselor to provide counseling services to clients, administer intake assessments, and develop care plans within a Biblically-centered framework.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, crisis intervention, and collaboration with staff and volunteers, with responsibilities including group instruction, training, and referrals. Evening and some Saturday events are possible.