Biblical Counselor: Part-time

Overview

Biblical Counselor:
Part-time at Calvary Church of Albuquerque (CCNM). The counselor will help CCNM congregants become independently dependent on the resources of Jesus Christ and His church, with the goal of ongoing spiritual vitality within the Body of Christ. The counselor will listen to individuals (and sometimes couples or small groups), ask questions, develop Biblical strategies for growth, and monitor accountability for progress.

All counseling must align with CCNM theology and pastoral leadership guidance.

• Counseling mostly individual congregants, but sometimes couples or small groups, to help them depend on Jesus Christ and His church
• Conduct all appointments in person on CCNM church campus in designated spaces/offices
• Counsel only for Christians who are part of the CCNM church family, unless the counselee is not yet a Christian or does not have a home church
• Limit to a maximum of three 1-hour appointments, unless approved by the overseeing pastor for additional sessions in special circumstances
• Evaluate counselees through conversations, interviews, and observations to determine the starting point, biblical strategy, and goals for discipling
• Help congregants discuss experiences, difficulties, challenges, and emotions in a healthy, biblical manner
• Encourage, support, and listen to counselees; integrate weekly sermon themes from CCNM pulpit into counseling when relevant
• Ensure all counseling is consistent with CCNM theology; deviations will be addressed
• Discipling congregants through difficult life changes and challenges; educate on biblical strategies and coping skills
• Provide biblically informed guidance on difficult decisions; address issues such as life-dominating sins, bullying, anger, depression, relationships, stress, and suicidal ideation
• Recognize when mental or emotional disorders require care outside the church and refer as needed; may recommend CCNM-approved resources (psychiatrists, therapists, treatment facilities, or community services)
• Maintain good working relationships with church leadership, ministries, and community resources as needed

• Must be a member of Calvary Church New Mexico at the time of applying and continue to consider CCNM home church while employed
• Preference for a Deacon/Deaconess or someone eligible to become one within 3 months, as determined by the CCNM pastoral team
• Willing to work 10–20 hours per week during weekday hours and/or Saturday mornings/afternoons; capable of 8–18 one-hour in-person sessions with CCNM congregants (not for members of other churches)
• Pastorally recognized written and spoken communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with church leadership, congregants, colleagues, and community resources
• Compassionate, caring, and able to build relationships; self-directed and self-motivated
• Strong time management, organization, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment with multiple counselees
• Empathetic with leadership and discipleship/mentorship abilities
• CCNM-approved Education and Training in Biblical Counseling (completion of CCNM’s Biblical Discipleship Life Course 1 and 2, or equivalent certification, or strong working knowledge of the Bible coupled with relevant degree)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field (e.g., psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy) from an accredited school
• Willingness to complete baseline International Fellowship of Chaplains (IFOC) chaplaincy training within six months of hire (CCNM pays for training; time during class is paid)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Comments:
This description outlines the general nature of the job and expected duties. It is not an employment contract and may not include all duties required by the supervisor. This is an at-will employment relationship.