Organization Description: Friends of the Family (FOFM) is a faith-driven, 501(c)(3) Oregon nonprofit that has existed for 24 years to help build Healthy Relationships and Healthy Homes. We offer a variety of programs and services,
including Professional Counseling and Relationship Education opportunities, and are located in Corvallis, OR, in the heart of the beautiful Willamette Valley.
General Position Description: Provide leadership, oversight and vision for FOFM’s expanding counseling services, while maintaining a personal client load. Continue to develop FOFM’s reputation throughout the region as clinically-excellent,
biblically-sound, and culturally-relevant. Actively serve on the Executive Leadership Team to help discern God’s leading for this growing ministry.
Work Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt; Primarily day-time hours with some evening and weekend work
1. (40-45%) Program Administration & Ministry Development
- Work with Executive Director (ED) to ensure the needs of the communities we serve are met through the continuous improvement of our services
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day work of the counseling staff across multiple sites
- Recruit, hire and train counseling staff, in collaboration with the ED
- Ensure FOFM clients receive high quality clinical care, in accordance with legal/ethical requirements, standards of professional excellence, and spiritual sensitivity
- Meet regularly with the Executive Leadership Team regarding programmatic, administrative, and ministry development matters
- Assist with financial management and planning related to the counseling program
- Work with the ED to develop and maintain relationships with area counselors, graduate programs, church and community leaders, and ministry partners
- Participate in continuing education for professional development and program improvement
2. (50-55%) Clinical Supervision, Training and Direct Service
- Work with ED to cultivate an environment conducive to learning, growth and pursuit of both clinical excellence and spiritual maturity in our counselors and ministry staff
- Provide clinical supervision to counseling staff and interns (pre and
post graduate)
- Develop and maintain a client load, averaging 10-15 billable client contact hours/week
- Offer psycho-educational groups, workshops and presentations to community as needed
- Ensure FOFM documentation and confidentiality practices are in full compliance with legal and ethical requirements
- Oversee the establishment and maintenance of an effective and efficient insurance billing system
3. (5%) Other
- Attend FOFM staff meetings, fundraising events, and other meetings/events as needed
- Use of personal vehicle expected (mileage expenses reimbursed at the standard IRS rate)
- Other duties as assigned
Professional Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
- Professional licensure in Oregon (or eligible to transfer licensure from another state)
- Direct clinical experience with couples, families, individuals and groups (seven or more years)
- Clinical Supervision training and experience, with ability to attain “Approved” status through OBLPCT within 12 months
- Previous clinical leadership experience, with demonstrated success in administration, staff training and management, and community engagement
- Demonstrated ability to integrate and balance a personal Christian faith with state-sanctioned professional counseling practices and services
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical leadership experience in a Christian counseling setting
- Demonstrated expertise in marital therapy and family systems theory
- Approved Clinical Supervisor through OBLPCT
- Bi-lingual (i.e., fluent in Spanish), with experience in cross-cultural counseling
- Experience with drug & alcohol treatment
Personal Qualifications:
- Spiritually mature Christian and active member of a local church
- Commitment to FOFM’s Statement of Faith (see fofm.org/statement-of-faith)
- Passion for the cause of promoting mental, emotional, relational and spiritual health
- Belief in the value and importance of prevention and early-intervention
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Envisions a long-term commitment to the position
- Demonstrated ability to be a thought partner with the ED and work effectively as part of a team
- Passion for helping build Healthy Relationships and Healthy Homes
Compensation: Salary between $62,000-$68,000 based on education, skills and experience
Other Benefits: Vacation, sick leave and paid holidays in accordance with the FOFM Employee Handbook; Compensation for Continuing Education and Professional Expenses; Optional IRA matching contribution from employer; Optional AFLAC supplemental
insurance; Work environment that values and promotes work-life balance. FOFM is currently unable to offer medical, dental or vision insurance.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director
Applications: Go to Indeed.com - https://www.indeedjobs.com/friends-of-the-family/_hl/en_US
In Cover Letter: Please address: 1) Why you would like to work for a faith-based organization; and 2) How you see your (post-Master's degree) professional counseling experiences applying to the roles and responsibilities of this position
as described above.
Questions: jobopening@fofm.org
