Christian Therapist

Christian Mental Health Therapist - Position Summary

Provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling that integrates sound clinical psychology with a Christian worldview. Therapists will counsel, support, and empower individuals to achieve optimal emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual well-being while maintaining the highest standards of ethical and professional practice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Integrate principles of clinical psychology with a Christian worldview while providing ethical, evidence-based mental health treatment.
• Foster a safe, supportive therapeutic environment that encourages clients to express their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences, promoting greater self-awareness and relational insight.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including suicide risk assessments and ongoing evaluations of client safety.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment, diagnosis, and client goals.
• Provide counseling to individuals, couples, families, and adolescents to address emotional, behavioral, relational, and mental health concerns.
• Teach practical coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, communication skills, and healthy behavioral changes that support long-term growth.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services when clinically indicated.
• Evaluate client progress and modify treatment approaches as needed to ensure effective care and positive therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, schools, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate to coordinate client care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, diagnostic assessments, and all state and federally required records.
• Prepare clinical reports and other documentation as necessary.
• Discuss discharge planning and assist clients in preparing for successful transition following therapy.
• Stay current with developments in the counseling profession through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, and consultation.
• Develop knowledge of community mental health resources and referral options to better serve clients.
• Participate in outreach and marketing efforts that support practice growth and increase community awareness of services.
• Provide both in-person and telehealth counseling services.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a closely related field.
• Current Illinois LCPC preferred, or LPC actively working toward full clinical licensure.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of clinical counseling experience with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and/or families preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
• Willingness to participate in community outreach and marketing initiatives to help expand the practice.
• Ability to provide both in-person and telehealth counseling services. Faith & Mission Alignment