Pre Graduate Therapist - Fall 2026

Pre Grad Therapist Job Description

Reports To: Clinical Director

Assignment Focus:

A Pre Grad therapist is responsible for accepting referrals and maintaining a client load. To assist in the fulfillment of our mission, an associate therapist will also have the opportunity to educate the local church through facilitating groups, speaking engagements, minister training, etc. 

Timeline: Start Fall 2026

Role:

Through a respectful, constructive and energetic style, guided by the mission of the center, an associate therapist will seek to facilitate the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the client.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Counsel clients or patients, individually, in weekly group, IOP or PHP sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes. With the goal of 50% ORS improvement within 8 weeks of OP therapy. Make internal referrals to IOP if little to no improvement occurs within 8 weeks.
• Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge, establishing SMART goals with the patient. Treatment plans are to be developed 72 hours after intake and updated/ modified  every 4 weeks.
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including client diagnostic records and progress notes. Progress notes are to be developed 48 hours after every session. 
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans within 2 days of establishing care with the existing patient. 
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies (i.e. continuing education requirements).