CROSSROADS CHURCH - ASSOCIATE THERAPIST at CROSSROADS CHURCH

Corona, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Mental Health Support, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Clinical Assessment, Billing, Case Management, Interpersonal Communication, Spiritual Guidance, Active Listening, Patient Scheduling, Confidentiality

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description General Description: The Associate Therapist provides counseling and mental health support services to individuals, couples, families, and/or groups within a faith-based environment. This role integrates professional therapeutic practices with the mission and values of the church to support emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. The Associate Therapist collaborates with church leadership, staff, and community resources to provide compassionate care, crisis intervention, assessments, treatment planning, and referrals as needed. Essential Job Functions: • Is available to see up to ten clients per week • Will attend the required 1 unit of supervision each week • Will keep their Associate number in good standing with the BBS • Is responsible for scheduling the clients that are assigned to them • Will make initial contact with client within 24-48 hours from being assigned • Uses therapy notes for all required client documents and notes • Will be responsible for billing each client • Will be aware of all ministries in-order to refer clients to ministries for further growth or next steps • Reports to the care ministry pastor and will communicate with the pastor of any challenges and/or difficulties Requirements Core Competencies: Compassion Champion: A compassion champion reflects and demonstrates God’s love for their clients by caring for them in the midst of hurt, hardship and difficulties within the therapeutic setting. · Addresses the needs of the marginalized, lonely and forgotten · Empathizes with others and expresses love, grace and dignity to those facing hardship and difficulty · Focuses on alleviating the sources of pain or discomfort in those who are suffering · Demonstrates a willingness to engage and serve in painful, difficult situations · Communicates God’s love and hope in the therapeutic setting in clear, tangible ways to those who are suffering Recruiter: A recruiter connects their clients with meaningful ministry opportunities, whenever possible, that enable him/her to use his/her gifts, talents and passions. · Demonstrates an understanding of and alignment with Crossroads ministries and values · Is aware of the specific serving opportunities that exist within a ministry and can articulate the core competencies and key behaviors of those opportunities · Engages others in a winsome, inviting and engaging manner · Listens effectively to determine another’s gifts, skills and passions · Discerns potential ministry opportunities that fit the client’s gifts, skills and passions · Presents a compelling vision for a ministry opportunity, clearly articulating the ways in which that opportunity advances God’s kingdom · Follows up on the ask and provides information, support and prayer throughout the decision-making process · Connects the client with ministry team or research/recommends other potential ministry opportunities for the client. Shepherd: A shepherd identifies where people are at, provides guidance for the whole person and helps the client take their next steps in the context of therapy, which includes relationally, emotionally and spiritually. · Builds meaningful relationships with others · Perceives where others are at and recommends next steps for growth · Provides devotional leadership, therapeutic counsel and meaningful spiritual encouragement · Challenges and confronts individuals in a loving and non-judgmental manner · Highlights and celebrates individuals’ growth · Leads others toward increased levels of engagement Interpersonal Effectiveness: An individual who displays interpersonal effectiveness relates well with others and responds appropriately to their needs and feelings. · Greets others with a warm, inviting and positive attitude · Demonstrates attentive and active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking clarifying questions and not interrupting at inappropriate times · Considers various points of view before offering input · Reads non-verbal cues and body language to interpret others’ feelings and respond to their unspoken concerns · Recognizes urgent situations and communicates that others’ issues matter through empathetic, intentional and purposeful responses · Shows compassion, composure and sensitivity in difficult situations · Acknowledges others’ concerns in spite of disagreement and approaches others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways · Provides feedback in a positive, friendly manner · Holds a high regard for confidentiality Education and Experience: This position requires a minimum of a master’s degree and a registered Associate number through the Board of Behavioral Science. Physical Requirements: · Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Classification: · FLSA Status: Non-Exempt · Pay Grade: CCC Pay Grade 6

Responsibilities

The Associate Therapist provides mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and families within a faith-based setting. Responsibilities include managing a client load, conducting assessments, handling billing, and integrating spiritual support into therapeutic practices.