Counselor

Job Description

Job Title: Counseling Team Member

Department: Moriah House

Reports to: Director of Moriah House

Position Objective:

The Counseling Team Member (“CTM”) will support the ministry of Memphis Union Mission by providing focus to clients and their children at Moriah House (“MH”) through counseling, teaching, and discipling.

Position Responsibilities: Authority -

• Has the authority to take action with clients within the prescribed limitations of MH policies and resident guidelines.

Essential Functions -

• Implement and oversee a plan of ministry which makes clear the conservative Christian doctrine of salvation and treats the addicted and abused with dignity, meeting physical and spiritual needs while demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ.
• Participate in client intake and make referrals as needed.
• Conduct counseling sessions and teach classes as assigned.
• Maintain client records and counseling notes in a professional manner.
• Relationally invest in MH clients and their children.
• Schedule and plan activities and special events for clients in collaboration with the MH Director.
• Must model an example of godliness, responsibility, and diligent work ethic to staff and clients at all times.

Duties and Tasks -

• Attend weekly MH leadership team meetings or functions as directed by the MH Director. Collaborate with other MH team members providing feedback as requested.
• Conduct weekly counseling session for assigned MH clients (45 minute session with 15 minutes of preparation and subsequent counseling notes).
• Post counseling schedule for assigned clients.
• Implement the approved discipleship curriculum in counseling sessions.
• Develop and maintain client records, monitoring client activities and passes.
• Ensure that the integrity of the MH program is upheld.
• Administer drug testing as needed.
• Provide work assignment recommendations to MH Director as requested.
• Drive mission vehicles as needed.
• De-escalate conflicts between clients.
• Practice consistent progressive discipline for rule violations in a loving manner.
• Interview prospective MH clients.
• Orient assigned MH clients.
• Inspect residences of all assigned MH clients.
• Assist the MH director with other duties as may be assigned.
• Engage in community relations activities designed to increase public awareness and / or fund raising activities of the Mission and MH.
• Participate in a wide range of activities associated with Memphis Union Mission as requested by the MH director including special events and graduations.
• Assist with administrative functions and volunteer coordination as requested.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree; Seminary trained or equivalent; or Master’s in Counseling
• Licensing / Registration / Certification: A valid TN driver license is required.
• CPR Certification
• Experience: Experience of working with individuals in need who are unable or unwilling to competently care for themselves with an emphasis on discipleship and counseling. Demonstrated attitude and ability to compassionately serve and love Mission Union Mission clients.
• Computer proficiency: Word processing and spreadsheet skills required.

Position Skill Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership ability and a willingness to take charge.
• Ability to take responsibility for meeting deadlines.
• Strong people skills with the ability to promote teamwork and work well with other employees and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to get along with individuals of differing backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent listening skills with demonstrated empathy.
• Highly organized, resistant to clutter, and not a procrastinator.
• High personal motivation, self-management, and detail orientation.

Position Knowledge Requirements:

• Working knowledge of computers, word processing, and spreadsheet and office procedures.
• Understanding of biblical application with discernment.
• Willingness to personally complete all curriculums assigned to clients.
• Willingness to learn principles of Nouthetic counseling.
• Willingness to continue education including certificates from Light University unless comparable coursework is presented.

Position Strategy:

• Serve clients by providing for their physical and spiritual needs while encouraging them to assume personal responsibility.
• Become a stabilizing influence for clients as they deal with daily difficulties.
• Introduce clients to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
• Intentionally disciple clients who are believe.

Personal Qualities:

• Must be a born-again believer striving to live a sanctified life under the
• Lordship of Jesus Christ.
• Must be an active member of a local bible believing church.
• Must be in agreement with the Mission’s doctrinal and vision statements.
• Must possess a biblical world view.
• Must manage personal finances in such a way as to bring honor to Christ.
• Must be a person of high personal integrity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24,970.01 - $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38134: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $24,970 - $30,000