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Christian Counselor
Center For Nonprofit Management
Location : Nashville, TN, 37201
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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Job SummaryAs the Blue Monarch Christian Counselor, you will provide consistent on-site counseling for our residents. As a Christian Counselor, you will also provide counseling that is based on Biblical principles, which encourage hope and healing through Jesus Christ. We believe one can find true freedom from addiction, not just sobriety. We are offering an opportunity to join a small but focused team that is dedicated to serving women and children who are seeking a healthier lifestyle, free from abuse and addiction.
Job ResponsibilitiesThis role has 4 primary functions:
- Counseling residents and families
- Facilitating group therapy
- Teaching emotional health classes
- Collaborating with program staff and outside healthcare professionals
This position works very closely with the Program Director and other program staff members, including parenting and residential life employees. The program staff is an effective team with constant communication and group decision-making.
Responsibilities :
- Administer and score the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessment tool for all new residents to help determine the most effective substance abuse and mental health treatment plan
- Conduct consistent weekly one-on-one therapy sessions with residents
- Conduct consistent therapy sessions with families as needed
- Provide counseling assistance to Program Director when speaking to extended family members
- Facilitate weekly group therapy sessions with a predefined focus based on identified areas of need within the population
- Coordinate with outside counselors, doctors, and other health care professionals
- Assist residents in the decision-making process regarding initiating, changing, or discontinuing mental health medications
- Accompany residents to outside mental health appointments as needed
- Teach classes on emotional health, such as anger management, boundaries, grief recovery, self-esteem, etc.
- Develop, implement, and monitor quarterly treatment plans for each resident
- Manage resident recognition for birthdays and charm ceremonies
- Participate in the interview process for potential residents as needed
- Testify in court or provide court reports when necessary
- Maintain communication with program staff regarding resident issues and behavior while respecting the boundaries of privacy and professional ethics
- Provide professional assistance in the event of a crisis
- Assist program staff with transportation and oversight for off-site events with residents and children
- Attend all mandatory Blue Monarch events
- Possesses a Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work
- Is passionate about working with a Christ-centered, Christian non-profit
- Shares Blue Monarch’s values and integrity
- Has compassion for the population Blue Monarch serves
- Is knowledgeable of and has experience working with individuals who have experienced abuse, addiction, and/or trauma
- Possesses strong communication skills
- Is comfortable speaking in public
- Is effective teaching classes and developing educational content based on group diversity and individual needs
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and creative thinking
- Demonstrates a healthy respect for methods and programming developed over 20 years by our organization
- Paid time off, including holiday, personal, sick, and vacation time
- Monthly stipend to assist with insurance premiums
- Reimbursement / financial assistance to help with continuing education, supervsion, and training
Email a cover letter, a statement of faith, and resume to:
Susan Binkley, President
susan@bluemonarch.org
Details- Date Posted: November 19, 2025
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Clinician
- Service Area: Social / Human Services
- Start Date: 12/01/2025
- Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000
- Working Hours: 40 hrs/week typically 8:00am - 4:00pm but hours may vary
Freqently Asked Questions
Christian Counselors in Nashville often integrate biblical principles with clinical techniques to support individuals struggling with addiction and trauma. By emphasizing hope and healing through faith, counselors create personalized plans that acknowledge spiritual growth alongside emotional recovery, offering holistic care rooted in Christian values.
Expertise in group dynamics, strong public speaking abilities, and the capacity to design diverse educational content are crucial. A Christian Counselor must skillfully balance emotional sensitivity with biblical teachings to engage participants, promote healing, and foster community support during group sessions and classes.
Career growth can include advancing to clinical supervisor roles, program directors, or specialized therapy positions focusing on areas like trauma or addiction recovery. Continued education, certifications in pastoral counseling, and leadership experience often enhance opportunities within faith-based nonprofit organizations and counseling centers.
This organization emphasizes a trauma-informed, faith-centered model that prioritizes long-term freedom from addiction rather than mere sobriety. Their collaborative team environment, focus on women's and children's healing, and integration of biblical principles create a unique supportive atmosphere for residents.
The counselor coordinates care by communicating regularly with doctors, therapists, and medication providers. This collaboration ensures residents receive comprehensive treatment plans that align mental health support with spiritual counseling, optimizing outcomes through a multidisciplinary approach.
Christian Counselors in Nashville usually earn between $60,000 and $65,000 annually, aligning with regional nonprofit and clinical salary averages. The Center For Nonprofit Management offers this competitive range alongside additional benefits like paid time off and education stipends, making it an attractive employer locally.
A master’s degree in psychology or social work is generally required, with preference for licenses such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Tennessee employers, including nonprofits, value candidates with training in trauma-informed care and biblical counseling certifications to effectively serve faith-based communities.
Nashville’s traffic can impact daily commutes, so proximity to the center or flexible start times may improve work-life balance. Being located near public transit or living in nearby neighborhoods can ease transportation challenges, helping counselors maintain focus and energy for their demanding roles.
Nashville’s growing focus on mental health and substance abuse recovery creates steady demand for Christian Counselors. Faith-based nonprofits and healthcare providers actively seek professionals skilled in integrating spiritual care with clinical treatment, reflecting increasing community investment in holistic healing.
A Christian Counselor uniquely blends scripture-based guidance with psychological methods in daily sessions. Duties include individualized therapy, group facilitation, teaching emotional health, and spiritual mentorship, all within a team committed to faith-driven recovery, which sets this role apart from secular counseling positions.
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