Counselor

Arkansas Baptist Children s Homes & Family Ministries; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group consultation credit: $20 per参加

Job summary

Arkansas Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries seeks part-time Clinical Counselors working with Living Well Professional Counseling. Counselors are paid per session according to agency fee schedules and must complete W-4 and Arkansas Withholding forms on hire.

Independent licensed providers (LPC, LCSW, etc.) are preferred, but other licensed professionals will be considered. A minimum of 15 counseling hours per week is expected, with the option to build client load over a 3-month period.

Qualifications

• Independent licensed provider is preferred (LPC, LCSW, etc.) but other licensed providers will be considered.
• Provide a minimum of 15 hours of counseling services each week.

Responsibilities

• Counsel families, couples, and individuals with professional skills and Christian compassion.
• Attend weekly group consultation with other counselors.
• Maintain communication with administrative staff regarding hours and sessions scheduled.

Skills

Counseling skills

Empathy

Active listening

Education

Licensed LPC/LCSW eligible

Job description

Description of Ministry Position

Clinical Counselors with Living Well Professional Counseling are employed based on part-time status and are paid per session based on a fee schedule established by the agency. Counselors complete a W-4 and Arkansas Withholding Form upon hire. Clinical counselors demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit to build and maintain client loads. Every position at LWC is expected to adhere to the LWC Ministry Standard and Core Competencies and Values at all times. An independently licensed provider is preferred (LPC, LCSW, etc.) but other licensed providers will be considered.

Responsibilities of Ministry Position

COUNSELING SERVICES

Counseling shall be provided to families, couples, and individuals utilizing professional skills and Christian compassion. Involvement in other related ministry activities as time and skills allow, i.e., marriage enrichment retreats, parenting seminars, support groups, etc. Maintain communication with the administrative assistant regarding hours available and sessions scheduled. Changes to availability should be made clear with sufficient time to accommodate the adjustment for office staff and clients served.

Provide a minimum of 15 hours of counseling services each week. All new counselors have 3 months to build up client load. Counselors are responsible for directing the treatment of their clients and coordination of that care with the QBHPs who are assigned to provide services. If applicable, provide QBHP Supervision to Connected and Desired Haven staff according to policy.

OPERATION OF COUNSELING OFFICE

Attend weekly group consultation with the other counselors. For Community Site Counselors, complete and document all required training and supervision in a timely manner. Participate in annual Quality of Care Reviews. Maintain a license in good standing with the state of Arkansas and continue supervision as required by the licensing board.

• Counselors receive $20 credit for every group consultation attended. Credit can be used toward training of the counselors' choosing.

COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY

All Living Well Professional Counseling employees are expected to review and adhere to all agency policies and to ask questions if they are uncertain about a policy.

TRAINING

All Living Well Professional Counseling employees will complete orientation within the first 30 days of employment that includes a review of agency policies as well as specific training related to that employee’s job. Other trainings will be assigned based on the role of the counselor and the site at which he/she will work. Employees are expected to complete all trainings by the assigned due date.