Part-time Christian Counselor

Job Title: Part-time Christian Counselor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Band: Band 4 or 5

Pay Range: $50 - $75 depending on experience after training period

Department: Redeemer Counseling Services

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Work Schedule and Hours: Minimum of 10 clinical hours & maximum of 25/week; 30% peak hours required

Position Summary

Counseling - provide counseling sessions for individual, couple, family, and group counseling. The

position requires strong understanding and application of Gospel-Centered Integrative Framework for Therapy (GIFT).

Essential Functions

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 450 sessions annually (10 sessions/44 weeks) with 30% peak hour sessions per week
• Accurate and timely documentation of sessions
• Compliance to best practices of the profession:Adhere to the code of ethics

1. Adhere to the code of ethics
2. Return calls of clients within 24 hours
3. Schedule/cancel appointments in a timely manner
4. Consult/Collaborate with other providers such as therapists and doctors for client care

• Staff Meetings:

1. Attend individual/group supervision
2. Attend annual mandatory meeting

• Expectations:

1. This role is expected to pursue training and additional supervision to fully understand/apply and enhance GIFT
2. Demonstrate core values of RCS and care for staff as well as RCS as a ministry

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge

• Growing to Strong understanding and application of Gospel-Centered Integrative Framework for Therapy (GIFT), and the vision and core values of RCS
• Understanding of Christian ministry cultures and contexts
• Specialization in one clinical issue or modality (band 4&5)

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and relational skills
• Ability to effectively work independently as well as work well within a team
• Growing in application of GIFT –Core clinical structures

Required Qualifications

• NYS license or equivalent clinical hours or holds limited permit
• At least a master degree in counseling or related field
• At least two years of clinical experience

Strong retention and client evaluations

Good understanding of ethical standards given our unique setting

• Demonstrates strong capacity/desire to integrate theology and psychology
• Theological alliance and compliance with Redeemer Presbyterian Church
• Active participating member of a Christian church
• Flexible and adaptable; open to feedback with positive and humble attitude

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.

Use of Hiring Technology
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the role. AI can assist us in evaluating skills, qualifications, experience, or certain keywords. These tools support, but do not replace, human review and decision-making.

While interviewers may record and transcribe interviews using AI tools, we do not utilize AI to evaluate or analyze interview videos. Recording of interviews is done solely for the purpose of note-taking or transcribing the conversation, and human review is conducted of the notes prior to connecting them with an applicant's file. The organization does not utilize Automated Employment Decision Tools to conduct video analysis of any recorded interviews, and is fully compliant with New York City Local Law 144.