Director

Formation Counseling Services; Albuquerque, Santa Fe (NM, NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Formation Counseling Services seeks a mission-driven clinical leader to guide its church-based counseling ministry into its next chapter of growth and impact. The Director will provide mission, clinical, and organizational leadership in collaboration with the Director of Administration, Board, and other leadership positions.

This role emphasizes integrating Christian spirituality with clinical care, expanding access to mental health services for diverse backgrounds through a church-based

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or clinical psychology/counseling degree required.
• Licensed or license-eligible in New Mexico.
• 5+ years of clinical experience post-licensure.
• Experience leading clinical, organizational, or ministry teams.
• Experience integrating Christian spirituality with counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide mission, clinical, and organizational leadership for the ministry.
• Collaborate with the Director of Administration, Board, and leadership.
• Guide growth and expansion with mentorship during leadership transition.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Spiritual integration

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Ethical standards

Humility

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical/counseling psychology

Master’s in counseling, social work, or marriage & family therapy

Job description

Role Description:

Formation Counseling Services is seeking a mission-driven clinical leader to guide an established and respected church-based counseling ministry into its next chapter of growth and impact. The Director serves as the primary leader of FCS, providing mission, clinical, and organizational leadership in collaboration with the Director of Administration, Board of Directors, and other FCS leadership positions.

This role is ideal for a licensed clinician committed to the thoughtful integration of Christian spirituality and clinical care and to expanding access to excellent mental health services for people from diverse religious and nonreligious backgrounds through a church-based counseling ministry. This is a unique opportunity to lead a grounded organization with a strong infrastructure, dedicated staff, and a meaningful mission. A structured transition and onboarding process will support the selected candidate with mentorship and guidance throughout the leadership transition.

Agency Description:

Formation Counseling Services (FCS) is a non-profit ministry deeply committed to partnering with churches and other ministries to provide counseling services that inspire healing, growth, and renewal.

FCS is devoted to making counseling services accessible to all, including those with the fewest resources and the greatest need, while providing exceptional clinical care to individuals, couples, and families throughout the community. FCS currently serves clients across New Mexico through multiple church-based counseling locations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The ministry is empowered by a collaborative staff team, an engaged Board of Directors, experienced administrative leadership, strong church partnerships, and a forty-two-year history of providing life-changing counseling services.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology or master’s degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist or master’s-level therapist in New Mexico.
• Five years of clinical experience post-licensure.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in clinical, organizational, ministry, or supervisory settings.
• Education and experience integrating Christian spirituality into counseling.
• Strong alignment with the mission and values of Formation Counseling Services.
• Warm, relational, and emotionally intelligent leadership style.
• Humility, teachability, and collaborative spirit.
• Strong ethical standards and professional maturity.
• Passion for serving individuals and families with limited financial resources.
• Authentic Christian faith and commitment to spiritually informed clinical care.