Christian Counselor

Blue Monarch

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Job Summary

As the Blue Monarch Christian Counselor, you will provide consistent onsite counseling for our residents, facilitate group therapy, teach emotional health classes, and collaborate with program staff and outside healthcare professionals. As a Christian Counselor, you will also provide counseling that is based on Biblical principles, which encourage hope and healing through Jesus Christ. We believe one can find true freedom from addiction, not just sobriety. We are offering an opportunity to join a small, but focused team that is dedicated to serving women and children who are seeking a healthier lifestyle, free from abuse and addiction.

Job Responsibilities

Areas of Responsibility:  This role has 4 primary functions

• Counseling residents and families
• Facilitating group therapy
• Teaching emotional health classes
• Collaborating with program staff and outside healthcare professionals

This position works very closely with the Program Director and other program staff members including parenting and residential life employees. The program staff is an effective team with constant communication and group decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and score the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessment tool for all new residents to help determine the most effective substance abuse and mental health treatment plan
• Conduct consistent weekly one-on-one therapy sessions with residents
• Conduct consistent therapy sessions with families as needed
• Provide counseling assistance to the Program Director when speaking to extended family members
• Facilitate weekly group therapy sessions with a predefined focus based on identified areas of need within the population
• Coordinate with outside counselors, doctors, and other healthcare professionals
• Assist residents in the decision-making process regarding initiating, changing, or discontinuing mental health medications
• Accompany residents to outside mental health appointments as needed
• Teach classes on emotional health such as anger management, boundaries, grief recovery, self-esteem, etc.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quarterly treatment plans for each resident
• Manage resident recognition for birthdays and charm ceremonies
• Participate in the interview process for potential residents as needed 
• Testify in court or provide court reports when necessary
• Maintain communication with program staff regarding resident issues and behavior while respecting the boundaries of privacy and professional ethics
• Provide professional assistance in the event of a crisis
• Assist program staff with transportation and oversight for offsite events with residents and children
• Attend all mandatory Blue Monarch events

Qualifications

Preferred

• Possesses a Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work
• Is passionate about working with a Christ-centered, Christian non-profit
• Shares Blue Monarch’s values and integrity
• Has compassion for the population Blue Monarch serves
• Is knowledgeable of and has experience working with individuals who have experienced abuse, addiction, and/or trauma
• Possesses strong communication skills
• Is comfortable speaking in public
• Is effective to teach classes and develop educational content based on group diversity and individual needs?
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and creative thinking
• Demonstrates a healthy respect for methods and programming developed over 20 years by our organization

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Email a cover letter, a statement of faith, and resume to:

Susan Binkley, President

susan@bluemonarch.org

Details

• Date Posted: July 26, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Clinician
• Service Area: Social / Human Services
• Start Date: 07/29/2024
• Working Hours: 40 hrs/week typically 8:00am - 4:00pm but hours may vary