Counselor

• Provide Pastoral counseling and care services, from a Biblical worldview that are also clinically sound to FBCG leaders, staff, and members in good standing. Provide exhortation and equipping of saints for the work of ministry and discipleship.
• Provide referral and resource information to the community and membership.
• Research clinical symptoms as the need arises and provide support, assistance and referrals for clinical continuity of care when necessary.
• Present mental and emotional health training and support for Wellness Wednesday and Processing Groups as the need arises.
• Present mental health training at various staff development retreats, conferences, and workshops.
• Present mental health training and psychoeducational support to various ministries at FBCG.
• Assist with team building exercises for staff development and training.
• Provide Spiritual Care services to external referrals from Pastor Jenkins or First Lady Trina Jenkins.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and familiarity with FBCG, community and professional resources to refer constituents to appropriate professionals.
• Provides triage, resources, and referrals to the FBCG community and guests as needed when crisis arises.

• Must be saved, have a servant’s heart, and be a member, in good standing or willing to join and become a member in good standing of FBCG.
• A commitment to the sufficiency of Scripture in the process of providing Biblical counseling that sustains, heals, reconciles, and guides God’s people in their journey toward progressive sanctification.
• Displays consistent wisdom, maturity, discernment, and sensitivity with both people and Scripture.
• Master's Degree in a counseling related area (preferred).
• Maryland state license in mental health field (preferred).
• Previous experience in Biblically-based mental health counseling or other related fields.
• Familiarity with community mental health resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Able to speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:15).
• Adequately prepare for counseling sessions. This includes communication with counselees between meetings, prayer, review of previous sessions, planning for upcoming sessions, biblical study, research, and consultation.
• Establish open lines of communication for individuals with mental or emotional issues.
• Offer internal and external assistance to individuals with substance abuse issues.
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Competent at multitasking, time management, and prioritizing.
• Proven expertise as a teacher and communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Relational, outgoing, and good with people—ability to establish and maintain strong, healthy relationships with others.
• Able to apply God’s truth to daily Christian living and equipping others to do the same.
• Other duties as assigned by Authorities.

• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage - large portion paid by employer!
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability – Paid by employer!
• Employer paid group life & AD&D insurance
• Vacation, Sick or PTO and holidays
• 403b with employer contribution
• 3-days of yearly employer-paid staff retreat
• Paid Birthday Day Off to celebrate you
• 2 weeks - Paid parental leave including adoption
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Education reimbursement
• Employee rewards program
• Discounted onsite employee childcare
• Tuition discount for K-8 Christian Academy

First Baptist Church of Glenarden