PT & Contract Counselors Needed Job at ChristianWorks for Children

ChristianWorks for Children Dallas, TX 75230

ChristianWorks is looking to partner with contract LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, and LMFT-A, Clinical LMSW Counselors for the Dallas location.

Location is: 5440 Harvest Hill, Suite 140, Dallas, TX 75230

Why ChristianWorks for Children

ChristianWorks for Children helps children and families meet life’s toughest challenges. If the family is the foundation of our society, then building healthy homes and families should be a top priority for us all.

With its foundation deeply rooted in Christian principles, the purpose of ChristianWorks for Children is to help children and their families meet and overcome even the most difficult challenges in their lives. We strive to facilitate the building of a healthy, loving family for every child we meet.

We are a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit serving clients of various ages and backgrounds in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. We offer several different programs including CounselingWorks: Traditional and Christian Counseling in English and Spanish for children and adults, Becoming Mom services & counseling for expectant moms through 36 months, AdoptionWorks and Post Adoption services for the triad, KidWorks: counseling and group therapy for children of divorce, GriefWorks: counseling and group therapy for children and their parent(s) who have lost loved ones, JustFamily: counseling and group therapy for blended families and CampSunrise: grief camp for children that have lost a loved one. Please check out our website at www.christian-works,org for more information.

Benefits

ChristianWorks for Children offers a competitive salary.

Ample opportunity to achieve hours in order to become fully licensed

Ability to work with a diverse clientele for experience with children, couples, pregnant moms, individuals in individual and group settings.

Opportunity to be part of a team of passionate people in a great working environment.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of Counselor is to assess therapeutic needs, develop, update, and review treatment plans, and provide therapeutic treatment

Ability to conduct a minimum of 10 counseling sessions a week. Availability throughout the evenings during the week (4pm to 8pm) and on 1 or 2 Saturdays a month (9am to 2pm).

Provide counseling services to clients, including, accurately assessing client needs and strengths, developing treatment plans with clients, preparing progress notes, and documenting client contacts

Meet regularly with Counseling Supervisor as necessary

Maintain current and up-to-date liability insurance

Assist in the identification and development of resources (volunteers, clients, and donors) necessary to ensure successful program performance

Attend and complete agency trainings, and training to maintain license

Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding and monitoring entities, faith-based organizations, social service providers, and other community partners

Complete all necessary documentation (intake, case notes, and case closure) in a timely and efficient manner to ensure compliance with funding requirements, licensing requirements, best practice standards, and agency quality assurance standards

Maintain confidential client files, statistical records, phone logs, and case notes

Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to staff and customers. Willingness to provide a flexible work schedule to include some evening and/or weekend availability as necessary

Will be exposed to religious conduct and speech including Christian prayer, celebrations, and sign Statement of Faith.

May be required to use personal vehicles to drive to off-site locations through the DFW and surrounding areas

Ability to travel throughout service region as necessary

Qualifications

Successful candidates must possess a valid Licensure by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-Associate) or a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist-Associate (LMFT-Associate) or a Clinical LMSW.

Knowledge of ethical and professional standards

Skill in cultural sensitivity and awareness

Professional experience working with a variety of clientele from children to adults

Skill in individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy preferred

Experience facilitating groups and public speaking preferred

Strong organizational and case management skills

Skill in oral and written communication, facilitating groups, and public presentations

Bilingual English / Spanish: reading, writing, and conversing desirable

Ability to work independently and with a minimum of supervision

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including low-income persons and other disadvantaged persons

Ability to comfortably work in a faith-based environment and a Christian actively engaged in ministry as a member of a local church

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Ability to operate various word processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs

Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques to meet deadlines and company goals

Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format

Ability to create and foster an environment consistent with agency culture, mission, vision, and values

Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all segments of the community (churches, pastors/priests, religious, school district personnel and counselors, civic leaders, and community agencies, etc…)

Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and work effectively with others

Valid Texas driver's license

Must maintain compliance with the ChristianWorks for Children policies throughout the employment period

Positions open in the Dallas location.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Internship

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

  • LPC, LPCA, LMFT or LMFTA in Texas (Required)

Work Location: In person




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