Position Overview

Love and encourage Men of Valor staff, volunteers, and participants in such a way that reflects and honors Christ.  Represent Men of Valor as a therapist to counsel and inform our students and the incarcerated population about trauma, addiction, and therapy.  Work closely with the Counseling Director to cultivate a safe and healthy environment for Men of Valor staff and participants, to include the launching and supporting of a more robust counseling program for Men of Valor at our reentry campuses and for Men of Valor program participants in prisons and jails.

Salary

 $68,000 + competitive benefits package.  This is a grant funded position.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Assist in facilitating Counseling Manager in providing counseling services both onsite and in the local jails/prisons.
    • Implement curriculum and best practices surrounding trauma and addiction to be applied in programs, individual and group therapy for the incarcerated and reentering populations.
    • Facilitate individual counseling and group therapy sessions.
    • Implement the most effective modalities for ACE’s & Prison Trauma (EMDR, IFS Therapy, etc.)
    • Work with Department of Correction, jails, Core Civic, and relevant Men of Valor staff to establish protocol for programming inside state prisons.
    • Hybrid position requiring travel to local jails two to three days a week.
  • Schedule sessions for interns and participants:
    • Work with Front-Line Team to determine participants for counseling.
    • Carry an active caseload for clients at the Ridge, Valor Way, or Chattanooga campuses.
  • Attend monthly full-staff meetings.
  • Attend monthly front-line team meetings (when necessary).
  • Other duties as needed or assigned.
  • Professional experience working with those suffering from trauma and substance use disorders.

Knowledge and Skills:   

  • Is a Christ-follower with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
  • Is a people-oriented team player and is driven to serve others.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is humble, gentle, dignified, and respectful of others.
  • Ability to react appropriately under pressure, apply good judgment, use sound decision-making and problem-solving skills in a deadline-driven environment; is flexible with your time and schedule.
  • The ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet expected deadlines; pays attention to detail.
  • Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with an orientation toward accomplishment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with various individuals throughout MOV and outside organizations.
  • Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly and efficiently.
  • Must be able to use discretion in matters related to the ministry and use your best judgment to problem solve and guide the client through Biblical principles.
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
  • Access, knowledge, and daily utilization of office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, Google, TEAMS, Credit Card, and QuickBooks Payroll & TIME applications.
  • Strong record keeping ability and record keeping skills.

Requirements:

  • A master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
  • Pre-licensed, temporary license or full licensure as an LPC, MSW, MFT.
  • Required to work a flexible schedule including some night and weekend availability.
  • A valid driver’s license and active personal car insurance.
  • Personal professional liability insurance.
  • 30-40% Travel requirements to counsel, teach, attend ministry events, and ministry functions.

 How to apply:

Qualified candidates should email their resume and cover letter to Anthony Arneson aarneson@movministry.com