Associate or Licensed Child Therapist

About the role

The Well, a Christian counseling center and ministry of Generations Church, is looking for an Associate or Licensed Child Therapist. It provides faith-based, clinical mental health services to individuals, couples and families, combining professional counseling with Biblical guidance. The position is available on a contractor basis.

Required profile

• Graduated from a CACREP-accredited program in social work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling.
• Licensed or license-eligible to provide mental health counseling in the state of Georgia.
• Strong faith in God, a calling to work in mental health, and a clear understanding of key Biblical principles and values.
• Available to be on site at least 20 hours per week.

Required skills

• Assessing, diagnosing and treating mental health conditions and relational concerns, with strong case conceptualization.
• Trauma-informed approach and knowledge of crisis management.
• Play therapy with young children (ages 3-6).
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with adolescents.
• Confidentiality, documentation and record keeping, and best practice methods for treatment.
• Commitment to continuing education in a particular area of counseling or therapeutic model.

Church culture

• Take part in weekly counseling center meetings including Bible reading and prayer.
• Offer workshops and therapeutic resources to the church community when needed.
• Be culturally sensitive and respectful of the cultural diversity of the community.

The center offers a competitive split fee arrangement and opportunities for professional growth.