TITLE:                               
Therapist
CLASSIFICATION:          
Part-Time, Exempt • Percentage
HOURS PER WEEK:      
Varies by Practitioner                            
 
CONTEXT
True North Church is a group of Faith-Filled Risk Takers committed to making an impact in the world where we live, learn, work and play. It is our desire to work together to point people towards life with God and others as we live out our values of equipping intentionally, loving well, serving all, giving radically, and praying boldly.

JOB SUMMARY
The Therapist is a fully licensed, out-patient, mental health counselor/therapist responsible for providing outpatient
mental health services, including individual, couples, family, and/or group counseling sessions.
 
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: 
Executive Director-Impact Fargo

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete diagnostic assessments utilizing DSM-V diagnostic criteria.
• Create and implement treatment plans and keep case notes up to date per True North Counseling Policy.
• Coordinate with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers, and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services.
• Offer individual, couples, groups, and/or family counseling according to preference and competency.
• Abide by HIPAA laws and maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Compile and study occupational, educational, biblical, and economic information to assist clients in determining and carrying out personal goals and objectives.
• Attend weekly counselor staff meetings.
• Operate computer software and office equipment with proficiency.
• Professional, ethical, and self-motivated.
• Maintain licensure and continuing education units.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director- Impact Fargo for projects or events as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Executive Director-Impact Fargo, Executive Pastor,
  or Lead Pastor.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications: 

• Required Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Part-Time: Client Hours each week to be determined by practitioner and True North Counseling
• Must be fully licensed (or able to be) in North Dakota, and 3rd party credentialed/ eligible. Eligible mental health professionals include a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Must carry malpractice insurance.
• Must exhibit excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Individual must be teachable, self-motivated, and team oriented.
• Must exhibit a passion for nurturing people, be conscientious with a keen sense of wisdom and discernment with excellent relational skills.
• Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive institutional information.