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Qualifications
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Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church's vision, values, and core beliefs
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Demonstrable experience in managing a team of counseling professionals
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Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with love and grace (both written and oral communication)
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Ability to manage and supervise a client management platform
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Must be able to interact effectively with other employees in all levels of the organization as well as with the general public
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Must be able to offer counseling services from a biblical perspective
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Uncompromising commitment to confidentiality and discretion
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A minimum of a Masters degree in Psychology or other related field
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Licensed Mental Health Professional (i.e., Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in the State of Texas
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At least five years counseling or mental health therapist experience required
Responsibilities
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The Director of the Counseling Ministry oversees all operational and administrative aspects of the counseling ministry and provides counseling to Lakewood Church staff
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This position reports to the Associate Pastor of Care Ministries
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Oversee and develop all operations of the counseling ministry and ensure that all federal, state, and local requirements are maintained
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Completion and maintenance of case records in accordance with licensing standards and protocols
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Provide quality assurance of individual and group counseling practices to ensure the highest levels of excellence are maintained
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Oversee all administrative duties of the counseling ministry as required by the church
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Oversee, and partner with division leaders to identify, recruit, and develop high capacity lay ministers and provide training to lay ministers and designated ministry staff
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Act as a resource to other Lakewood church ministries
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Collaborate with other counselors and ministries to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs and ministries
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Create curriculum for the Hope for Depression class and lead weekly class
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Identify and build relationship with local third party organizations and therapists for accurate and quality referrals for the church congregation
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Other job related duties as assigned
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You are responsible for communicating the Church's beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are you required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community
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Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and
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Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church