Care & Counseling Director

Care & Counseling Director Job Description 

“Helping people connect with God, connect with others, and connect with their purpose.” 

Job Description 

Role Summary 

The Care & Counseling Director serves as a shepherding presence within Connection Church, offering Christ‑centered emotional, mental, and spiritual support to our church family. This role provides biblical counseling, equips volunteer mentors, encourages and strengthens staff, and helps create a safe, healing environment where people experience the hope and transformation found in Jesus.

The Director carries out this ministry in alignment with Scripture and the leadership of Pastor Dave. They maintain a posture of dependence on the Lord, seeking His wisdom daily in caring for clients, mentors, and staff. 

Important:  To effectively fulfill this ministry role, the individual must be a committed staff member and attendee of Connection Church.  

Qualifications  

• Must be willing to make Connection Church your home church.  
• Master’s degree in Psychology or an equivalent counseling‑related field. 
• Licensed in the state of Michigan as a Limited Licensed Psychologist or equivalent licensure. 
• 4–5 years of counseling experience (or equivalent) at the time of hire. 
• Ongoing professional development, trainings, and state‑required certifications. 
• Commitment to biblical principles, spiritual maturity, and Connection Church’s beliefs and culture. 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and uphold ethical counseling standards. 
• A humble, teachable spirit with a willingness to receive feedback and pursue growth. 
• A personal walk with Jesus marked by daily time in the Word and prayer, recognizing that ministry flows from dependence on Him. 

Key Ministry Responsibilities

1. Shepherding Staff Care

• Provide regular check‑ins, emotional support, and encouragement to staff. 
• Equip staff with biblical and practical tools to maintain spiritual, emotional, and mental health. 

2. Christ‑Centered Counseling

• Provide individual and couples counseling, integrating spiritual guidance and maintaining all related records. 
• Pray with and for clients, offering Scripture‑based encouragement when appropriate. 
• Oversee incoming cases, assign mentors, determine referral needs, and guide communication. 

3. Mentor Ministry Leadership

• Lead, train, and spiritually support the mentor team through weekly meetings. 
• Recruit, interview, and select new mentors with a focus on spiritual readiness and alignment. 
• Provide care and discipleship to mentors as they serve others. 

4. Support Groups Oversight

• Equip support group leaders spiritually and practically. 
• Identify Christ‑centered materials and curricula for new groups. 
• Coordinate room reservations, promotional needs, and materials ordering. 

5. Premarital Ministry

• Connect with engaged couples, shepherd them through the premarital process, and assign mentor couples. 

6. Administrative & Operational Strength

• Maintain counseling files and ministry paperwork. 
• Manage the counseling library and other ministry resources. 
• Oversee budget use, materials purchases, and ongoing training needs. 
• Coordinate counseling space scheduling and collaborate with other ministries. 

7. Crisis Response & Protection

• Lead crisis situations requiring CPS, APS, or mental‑health intervention, ensuring safety and legal compliance. 

What Success Looks Like in this Ministry

• Clients receive compassionate, biblically grounded care and support. 
• Mentors are equipped, encouraged, and shepherded well. 
• Staff feel spiritually and emotionally supported in their calling. 
• The ministry operates with a spirit of humility, teachability, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. 

Competitive compensation discussed if you are interested.