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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Couples Counselor to join our mental health team. As a Couples Counselor, you will work with couples experiencing relationship difficulties, communication issues, or life transitions that impact their partnership. Your primary role will be to facilitate open dialogue, foster understanding, and help couples develop effective strategies for resolving conflicts and strengthening their bond. You will conduct assessments, create tailored treatment plans, and utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and solution-focused interventions. The ideal candidate is empathetic, nonjudgmental, and able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. You will work with diverse populations, respecting cultural, religious, and personal values. Your responsibilities will include conducting individual and joint sessions, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with other mental health professionals as needed. You may also provide educational workshops or group sessions on relationship skills. Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills are essential. This role requires a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field, and appropriate state licensure or certification. Experience in couples or family therapy is highly preferred. If you are passionate about helping couples build healthier, more fulfilling relationships, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Facilitate individual and joint therapy sessions
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records
- Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary
- Collaborate with other mental health professionals
- Offer educational workshops or group sessions
- Stay current with best practices in couples therapy
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or related field
- State licensure or certification as a counselor or therapist
- Experience in couples or family therapy
- Strong communication and active listening skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities
- Empathy and nonjudgmental attitude
- Cultural competence and respect for diversity
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to manage crisis situations
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with couples?
- Which therapeutic modalities are you most comfortable using?
- How do you handle conflicts between clients during sessions?
- Describe your approach to maintaining client confidentiality.
- How do you stay updated on best practices in couples therapy?
- What strategies do you use to foster open communication?
- How do you address cultural or religious differences in couples?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging case you managed?
- What is your availability for evening or weekend sessions?
- How do you manage your own emotional well-being as a counselor?
