SOS Therapist

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of The Summit Counseling Center and MP UMC.
• While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
• Adhere to appropriate Center and Church operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Professional Services – providing number of agreed upon clinical hours; maintaining clinical records in accordance with center policies & procedures and professional standards of practice; working with the administrative staff to set and collect appropriate fees; representing the standards and practices of their primary professional fields.
• Clinical Staff Participation – work cooperatively with staff colleagues, consultants and referring professionals; participate actively in clinical staff and case consultations; attend administrative staff meetings, staff retreats and other team building activities.
• Center Administration and Development – participate in the development of the Center’s referral network; initiate and engage in ongoing marketing planning and activities; participate in the Center’s program of education, consultation and community relations.
• Willingness to develop and cultivate his/her own caseload by representing the Center in the community and relating to referral sources

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Any other duties as assigned.

JOB SCOPE

• Job has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of available resources is high.Errors in judgment could cause disruptions to the Center’s and the Church’s mission and adversely impact attainment of the Center’s and the Church’s goals. Incumbent operates independently but results are monitored by the Center’s Executive Director and the Board of Directors. Content of work priorities are largely self-determined.

COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT

• Contacts are across the entire Church, geographical, and professional community and in a leadership capacity. Community contact is a critical component of success in developing good will and interest in the mission of the Center.

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with Master’s or Ph. D. in Pastoral Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling or equivalent
• Clinical training and experience, validated by certification or licensure by the groups corresponding to their fields (i.e. American Association of Pastoral Counselors, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, Academy of Clinical Social Workers, American Psychological Association, National Board of Certified Counselors and/or full state licensure in psychology, marriage & family therapy, social work, professional counseling or medicine. Applicants may be accepted while under supervision if in the process of seeking licensure.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mastery of a coherent theory and practice of therapy
• Ability to use the language and methodology of differential diagnosis and familiarity with the contributions of various diagnostic tests.
• Ability to assess a client’s therapeutic needs, to establish a therapeutic relationship, and to conduct, complete, terminate and evaluate that therapy
• Ability to relate the contributions of various disciplines to the therapeutic task and to make appropriate use of inter-professional collaboration
• Ability to integrate Christian faith commitment and therapy practices
• Ability to work effectively with faith community leaders, congregations and other community sponsors and resource personnel
• Ability to help clients deal with theological issues utilizing religious resources within their own belief system
• Understand the dynamics of religious experience and the implications for pastoral psychotherapy
• A willingness to think theologically about the therapeutic task and the relation of therapy to the total task of the Christian faith community
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate personal and professional relationships and boundaries both within and outside the Center

Equipment and Applications

• Computers and peripheral equipment
• Designated software applications
• Telephones, copiers and other office equipment

JOB CONDITIONS: (SEE EXAMPLES BELOW)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the associate is:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Benefits:

•403(b)

•Dental insurance

•Health insurance

•Paid time off

•Vision insurance

It should be noted that this position has a Bona-Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) in the area of religion in compliance with U.S. Code Title 29, Chapter 14, Section 623. Since the mission of the Center is to integrate faith and therapy within the counseling process from the point of view of an adherent of Christian faith, the position requires the willingness to perform this service for clients and to demonstrate adherence to Christian faith by evidence of regular participation in and/or leadership within a Christian community of faith.