Job Counselor or Social Worker

Job Title: Clinical Counselor or Social Worker and Interns (LPCs, LLPCs, LMSWs, LLMSWs, Master in Counseling or Master in Social Work Interns)

Work Location: Holt, Michigan (Near Downtown Lansing)

Hiring: Full-time and Part-time positions

About Sanctuary Counseling

Sanctuary Counseling is a faith-based private practice dedicated to providing compassionate and professional counseling services. Our team is comprised of strong believers who integrate faith into both our workplace culture and therapeutic practices as desired. Located just outside of Lansing in Holt, Michigan, we offer a supportive environment for both clients and staff.

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate clinicians and interns to join our team. Candidates should hold (or be pursuing) credentials as LPCs, LLPCs, LMSWs, LLMSWs, or be Master in Counseling Interns. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow professionally in a supportive, faith-centered environment with potential for long-term employment.

Responsibilities

Therapeutic Services: Provide individual, group, couples, and/or family therapy based on your preference and expertise. Integrate faith into counseling sessions when the client desires, and it is appropriate.

Client Caseload: Maintain a minimum caseload of 15 clients per week to be considered full-time (own office provided). Part-time positions are available but require sharing an office. Build your caseload over a ramp-up period of approximately 3 months, with support from Sanctuary's advertising and waitlist.

Documentation: Complete clinical notes and documentation in a timely manner using TherapyNotes.

Professional Development: Attend regular trainings where clinicians share their areas of expertise.

Community Engagement: Optionally participate in community events and workshops; participation is encouraged but not required.

Qualifications

Licensure: Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Michigan (LPC, LLPC, LMSW, LLMSW). Master in Counseling Interns are welcome.

Experience: No minimum experience required; new graduates and interns are encouraged to apply.

Specializations: Open to various therapy modalities and specialties; clinicians use diverse modalities including CBT and others.

What We Offer

Supervision and Support:

· One LPC supervisor and two LMSW supervisors, each with over 8 years of experience.

· Specializations in couples, men, women, and children, offering a range of styles and techniques to learn from.

Supervision Structure:

· Practice-wide supervision once a week.

· Additional supervision available as needed; our supervisors enjoy mentoring growing clinicians.

Professional Development:

· Assistance with continuing education and professional growth.

· Supervision hours provided for full licensure and for interns in Counseling and Social Work.

· Regular trainings where clinicians share their areas of expertise.

Flexible Work Hours:

· Choose your own schedule; both full-time and part-time positions are available.

· Full-time clinicians have their own office, accessible anytime.

· Part-time clinicians share an office.

Compensation/Payment Schedule:

· Competitive take-home pay ranging from 50% to 70% of billable hours, based on experience.

· Average billable hour is $120.

· Interns start at 50% of billable hours.

· Four weeks off factored into projections.

· Payments made via direct deposit twice a month.

Benefits:

· Medical assistance available.

· In-house legal representation.

· In-house billing staff to handle billing and credentialing services.

Credentialing Assistance: We are in-network with most local insurance providers and assist with credentialing needs.

Administrative Support:

· Hands-on training in all software and tools used, including TherapyNotes, Dropbox, Excel, Google Docs/Sheets, Gmail.

· Office support available daily during the week to aid in scheduling, intake concerns, and other needs.

· In-house IT support with specialized tools for budgeting, tracking, forecasting, and scheduling.

Facilities:

· Office space near downtown Lansing, Michigan.

· 14 therapy rooms, kitchen, group/conference/break room, ample parking.

· Facilities to host group sessions.

· Safety prioritized with internal and external security measures for physical and digital safety.

· Option for remote work (teletherapy) available; in-person preferred.

Work Environment, Technology and Resources:

· Access to extensive resources, tools, assessments, activities, and books for therapy, treatment planning, and diagnostics.

· Laid-back, compassionate, and fun workplace culture.

· Diverse team with each clinician specializing in different areas.

· Supportive and encouraging environment focused on clinician development.

· Faith integration as desired in work life.

Our Culture and Populations Served

At Sanctuary Counseling, we foster a supportive and encouraging environment. Our team is diverse, with each clinician bringing their own specialization, allowing us to serve a wide range of populations and demographics. Faith integration is pivotal to our community, and we support each other through prayer and shared values. We encourage our clinicians to spend time in prayer before sessions and to integrate faith into counseling when the client desires, and it is appropriate.

Diverse Clientele:

· We work with the entire spectrum of the DSM. Common issues include anxiety, depression, ADHD, children, women's and men's issues, and relational concerns.

· Specialists in couples, children, addictions, and more.

Faith Integration: Clients are asked whether they would like faith incorporated into their therapeutic relationship.

What We Offer

Supervision and Support:

· One LPC supervisor and two LMSW supervisors, each with over 8 years of experience.

· Specializations in couples, men, women, and children, offering a range of styles and techniques to learn from.

· Supervision once a week, with additional supervision available as needed.

· Supervision hours provided for full licensure and for interns in Counseling and Social Work.

· Professional Development:Assistance with continuing education and professional growth.

· Regular trainings where clinicians share their expertise.

Flexible Work Hours:

· Full-time and part-time positions available, choose your own schedule.

· Full-time clinicians have their own office, accessible anytime; part-time clinicians share an office.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Competitive pay ranging from 50% to 70% of billable hours, based on experience. Average billable hour is $120.Four weeks off factored into projections. Payments made via direct deposit twice a month.

· Medical assistance, additional liability coverage, and in-house legal representation.

· In-house billing staff to handle billing and credentialing services.

Facilities and Resources:

· Office space near downtown Lansing, Michigan, with 14 therapy rooms, kitchen, group/conference/break room, and ample parking.

· Option for remote work (teletherapy) available; in-person preferred.

· Access to extensive resources, tools, assessments, activities, and books for therapy, treatment planning, and diagnostics.

· Internal and external security measures for physical and digital safety.

Work Environment:

· Laid-back, compassionate, and fun workplace culture.

· Supportive and encouraging environment focused on clinician development.

· Faith integration as desired in work life.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter to:

Email: Write to the company

References: Faith, professional, or scholarly references are appreciated but not required.

Contact Information:

Phone: 517-618-9533

Website: https://www.misanctuary.com

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