Counselor II (Men's Campus)

We transform lives.

Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. We follow Christ’s example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration. We are a community who values and celebrates one another, and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace. At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it?

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB

• A motivated problem solver, you are energized by risk assessments and identifying resolutions.
• A highly empathetic person, you find joy in connecting with people and show compassion to them as they seek help.
• An excellent communicator, you know how to effectively coordinate the activities of others and provide enough instruction so they are successful.
• A committed Christian, you are energized by spreading God’s Word and growing His Kingdom.

YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will screen potential clients for program participation and create, monitor, and fulfill treatment plans
• You will serve as Counselor in-charge on a rotating basis to resolve client programmatic issues
• You will conduct the initial assessment of client to gather, analyze and synthesize data to formulate an appropriate progress plan
• You will counsel clients using various counseling theories, approaches, and methods to establish and maintain an effective counselor-client relationship; facilitates the client’s engagement in the discipleship process
• You will actively participate in Center activities such as client Baptism and Graduation
• You will lead or participate in devotions, prayers, or other organization activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Master’s degree in a human services field such as counseling, social work, addictions, Marriage and Family Therapy
• Associate licensure in the state of Arizona in any of the above-mentioned disciplines.
• Committed to attain full licensure within two years of attaining Associate level license.
• You have a minimum one-year experience counseling clients in a Christ Centered Ministry.
• You have knowledge of non-profit health and human services agencies that serve the homeless.
• You have excellent communication and networking skills.
• You have familiarity with statutes related to mandatory reporting of child abuse/neglect and strong instincts that show sound judgment in decision-making.
• Current AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions.
• You have a solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Life-giving work that transforms the cities we serve
• Caring and supportive environment
• Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match program
• Robust paid time off program
• 12 paid holidays annually

Phoenix Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer consistent with its rights as a religious not-for-profit organization to exercise employment preferences for members of the Christian faith. Employees must affirm their alignment with the Mission's Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission's employee policies and guidelines as set forth by the CEO.