Counselor

Description of Ministry Position Clinical Counselors with Living Well Professional Counseling are employed based on part-time status and are paid per session based on a fee schedule established by the agency. Counselors complete a W-4 and Arkansas Withholding Form upon hire. Clinical counselors demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit to build and maintain client loads. Every position at LWC is expected to adhere to the LWC Ministry Standard and Core Competencies and Values at all times. Only independently licensed providers will be considered for this position (LPC, LCSW, etc.)

Responsibilities of Ministry Position:

COUNSELING SERVICES: Counseling shall be provided to families, couples, and individuals utilizing professional skills and Christian compassion. Involvement in other related ministry activities as time and skills allow, i.e., marriage enrichment retreats, parenting seminars, support groups, etc. Maintain communication with the administrative assistant regarding hours available and sessions scheduled. Changes to availability should be made clear with sufficient time to accommodate the adjustment for office staff and clients served.

Provide a minimum of 15 hours of counseling services each week. All new counselors have 3 months to build up client load. Counselors are responsible for directing the treatment of their clients and coordination of that care with the QBHPs who are assigned to provide services. If applicable, provide QBHP Supervision to Connected and Desired Haven staff according to policy.

OPERATION OF COUNSELING OFFICE: Attend weekly group consultation with the other counselors Counselors receive $20 credit for every group consultation attended. Credit can be used toward training of the counselors’ choosing. For Community Site Counselors, complete and document all required training and supervision in a timely manner. Participate in annual Quality of Care Reviews Maintain a license in good standing with the state of Arkansas and continue supervision as required by the licensing board

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR: All Living Well Professional Counseling employees are held to the highest ethical standard and agree to follow the AACC Code of Ethics, which can be found at https://www.aacc.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AACC-Code-of-Ethics-Master-Document.pdf or a copy can be requested from office admin. This is in addition to the LWC Ethical Code of Conduct.

COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY: All Living Well Professional Counseling employees are expected to review and adhere to all agency policies and to ask questions if they are uncertain about a policy.

TRAINING: All Living Well Professional Counseling employees will complete orientation within the first 30 days of employment that includes a review of agency policies as well as specific training related to that employee’s job. Other trainings will be assigned based on the role of the counselor and the site at which he/she will work. Employees are expected to complete all trainings by the assigned due date.