Couples Counselor

Sunstone Counselors; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Sunstone Counseling is seeking couples counselors (pre-licensed or licensed) for evening and/or weekend sessions at our Virginia locations. The role focuses on helping couples resolve conflicts in areas like communication, intimacy, infidelity, parenting, and premarital issues.

Pre-licensed candidates receive in-house supervision in modalities including IMAGO, Gottman, and EFT. Under supervision, the therapist will provide ethical counseling through Sunstone Counseling with a primary focus on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Family Therapy is required.
• Must obtain State Board Approval to work as a Resident or hold a VA license (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop treatment plans.
• Provide clients with resources to achieve personal goals.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in weekly peer groups led by supervisors and clinical staff.
• Prepare and file insurance reports, clinical notes, intake/discharge notes, and safety contracts.
• Attend weekly supervision sessions with a Sunstone supervisor for pre-licensed counselors.
• Assist with litigation as required.
• Ensure compliance with Sunstone policies and licensure requirements in Virginia.
• Adhere to NASW, APA, and AAMFT ethics where applicable.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Ethics

Communication

Active listening

Empathy

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or Family Therapy

State Board Approval to work as Resident or VA license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)

Job description

Sunstone Counseling is currently seeking Couples Counselors (pre-licensed or licensed) for evening and/or weekend sessions at one of our Sunstone office locations.

Couples counselors provide professional guidance to help couples resolve conflicts and issues related, but not limited to, communication, intimacy, infidelity, parenting, premarital issues, infertility, and divorce. For pre-licensed couples counselors, Sunstone offers in-house clinical supervision in modalities including, but not limited to, IMAGO, Gottman, and EFT couples counseling techniques.

This couples therapist will provide ethical and professional counseling services through Sunstone Counseling while under the appropriate supervision in residency or as a licensed clinician by the Board of Counseling or Social Work, with a primary dedication to couples counseling.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential core responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions (below). Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans.
• Provide individuals with the resources needed to achieve personal goals.
• Consistently monitor client progress and needs; modify treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in weekly peer groups led by supervisors and other clinical staff.
• Properly prepare and execute insurance reporting, clinical notes, intake and discharge notes, safety contract upon client suicidality, and any other reasonable services required by Sunstone Counseling.
• Attend weekly individual supervision sessions with a Sunstone supervisor to gain clinical support and feedback. (Pre-licensed counselor only).
• Assist with any litigation, as required.
• Work in compliance with all Company policies, regulations, and rules to maintain active licensure to practice psychological counseling in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Abide by the ethical rules of the National Association of Social Workers, the American Counseling Association, and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; if applicable.
• Work only under the direction and supervision of a licensed counselor, licensed psychologist, or licensed social worker appointed by Sunstone Counseling. (Pre-licensed counselor only).

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Family Therapy required.
• Must obtain State Board Approval to work as a Resident or have an existing license in the State of Virginia as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong conflict resolution and crisis management abilities.
• A high degree of ethics and a practice of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent listening skills are required.
• Ability to consider internal and external resources to develop a client treatment plan
• Possess high levels of patience, empathy, and respect.

This position description does not imply that the stated requirements are the only expectations for the position. Incumbents are expected to perform any other duties that may be assigned. Sunstone Counseling has the right to revise this position description at any time. Sunstone Counseling is an “at will” employer and, as such, neither this position description nor your signature constitutes any form of contractual agreement between you and Sunstone Counseling.

Sunstone Counseling considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.