Job Description

The Family Services Division provides resources to alleviate emotional suffering, maintain human dignity, and instill hope by assisting leaders to help members develop emotional self-reliance, and overcome obstacles to making and keeping sacred covenants. The ideal candidate lives in Frankfurt, Germany. However, other locations within the Europe Central Area may be discussed.



The Family Services Counselors consult with both Church leaders and those struggling with social-emotional issues. The counselor ensures legal, ethical, and policy compliance as well as protect and guarantee client confidentiality.


Offer consultation to Church leaders, responding promptly and effectively to their requests and needs regarding emotional health. Provide direct individual and group interventions to support emotional and mental well-being. Ensure all interventions follow ethical, legal, and Church policies, maintaining full confidentiality. Coordinate and mentor volunteers who assist in providing local emotional health resources. Identify community resources and partnerships that can strengthen emotional self-reliance among members. Collaborate closely with colleagues across Welfare and Self-Reliance divisions to address emerging mental health issues. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of consultations and cases. Engage in continuous professional development, applying evidence-based practices consistent with Church values.

Strong commitment to the mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints. Master’s degree in clinical psychology or related field that leads to a professional license and at least 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Native or advanced in

English

proficiency with the ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in written form is critical. Additional language skills, especially in an East European language, may also be beneficial. Interpersonal skills working with local Church leaders, senior executives, beneficiaries, and volunteers. Demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential matters while fostering collaboration and motivation. Brings creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to multi-project environments, ensuring supportive teamwork and effective outcomes. * Must be able and willing to occasionally travel and work in a mobile office, outside regular working hours and sporadically on weekends.