Director of Counseling & Reconciliation

Department: Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF)

The Director of Counseling & Reconciliation provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and ministry direction for Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship’s counseling and reconciliation ministries. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality counseling services, supervising licensed and pre-licensed counselors, developing counseling programs, and fostering biblical reconciliation across the ministry. The Director serves as both a clinical practitioner and ministry leader, helping individuals, couples, families, leaders, and ministry teams experience spiritual, emotional, and relational health through Christ-centered care and restoration.

Core Responsibilities

Ministerial Responsibilities & Spiritual Care

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the philosophy, ministry, and vision of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship.
• Support the spiritual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of the church family through prayer, presence, and ministry engagement.
• Provide prayer, spiritual assistance, and ministerial support to coworkers and individuals encountered in the course of work.
• Communicate and model biblical principles during staff meetings, ministry activities, and church events.
• Model a lifestyle consistent with biblical principles and the church’s core values.
• Engage in ongoing spiritual discipleship while faithfully carrying out essential job responsibilities in support of the church’s mission to disciple believers and impact the world.

Counseling Leadership & Clinical Oversight

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the counseling ministry, ensuring alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the church.
• Deliver direct counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups as needed.
• Develop and implement counseling programs, workshops, support groups, and resources that address the spiritual, emotional, and relational needs of the congregation and community.
• Establish and maintain counseling policies, procedures, documentation standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state licensing requirements, professional standards, confidentiality regulations, and risk management practices.
• Monitor counseling outcomes and ministry effectiveness through data, feedback, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with pastors, ministry leaders, and staff to provide coordinated care and support for members and attendees.

Counselor Development & Supervision

• Provide clinical supervision for counselors pursuing licensure in accordance with state requirements.
• Recruit, train, develop, and mentor licensed counselors, counseling interns, and volunteer counseling team members.
• Create a pathway for counselor development, continuing education, and professional growth.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings, case reviews, and development discussions to ensure quality care and counselor effectiveness.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and oversight required for supervisees seeking licensure.

Reconciliation Ministry Leadership

• Lead the church’s reconciliation ministry, providing guidance and support for conflict resolution efforts involving individuals, families, ministry teams, and leaders.
• Develop and implement biblical reconciliation processes that promote restoration, unity, forgiveness, and healthy relationships.
• Facilitate mediation, reconciliation conversations, and restorative interventions when appropriate.
• Equip ministry leaders and volunteers with tools and training for healthy communication, conflict resolution, and relationship restoration.
• Assess matters for potential legal, compliance, safety, or organizational risk and appropriately escalate to executive leadership, legal, human resources, or other designated partners.
• Establish referral pathways when situations require specialized support or professional intervention.

Team & Operational Leadership

• Lead, develop, and support team members through coaching, clear expectations, and ongoing professional development.
• Lead with a shepherd’s heart, demonstrating care for people while driving clarity, structure, and results.
• Provide regular feedback, performance guidance, and recognition to promote engagement and continuous growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, unity, and shared ownership across ministries.
• Develop and manage the ministry budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and ministry metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field required.
• Advanced clinical training or certifications preferred.
• Current Texas licensure required (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent designation). LPC-S, LMFT-S, LCSW-S, or equivalent supervisory designation preferred
• Must possess supervisory credentials required to provide clinical supervision for individuals pursuing licensure in Texas.
• Good standing with all applicable licensing boards.
• 7+ years of counseling experience.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervision, or ministry management experience preferred.
• Experience supervising counselors pursuing licensure strongly preferred.
• Experience in mediation, conflict resolution, reconciliation, or restorative practices preferred.
• Experience serving within a church, ministry, or faith-based organization strongly preferred.

Every team member plays a role in advancing our mission, vision, and values. We strive to reflect Christ in all we do, and we ask each employee to model biblical character, professionalism, integrity, and a spirit of service in every interaction.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.