Counsellor (Buruburu) at CITAM

COUNSELLOR OPPORTUNITY WITH CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRIES  

Christ Is the Answer Ministries [CITAM] is an English-speaking Pentecostal church committed to a holistic Gospel that impacts society in every sphere of life. Currently, CITAM has 31 assemblies in Kenya and 4 outside Kenya and provides quality education through 12 CITAM Schools and PAC University. The Ministry runs a Farm, CITAM Kadolta Resort, Catering Units, CITAM Outfitters, the CITAM Children’s Center, Mission Stations in Northern Kenya, provides value-based media services through Hope FM, Hope Recording Studios, Hope Creatives & Digital, Hope TV, and CITAM Church Online among other social media platforms.

Job summary  

CITAM Seeks to recruit a born-again Christian who is experienced and self-motivated to fill the position of counsellor in one of the Counselling centres.  The Counsellor will provide professional, ethical, and Christ-centred counselling services to individuals, couples, families and groups within the Ministry, and wider community. The role aims to promote emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being in alignment with biblical principles, professional counselling standards, and Kenyan legal and ethical requirements.

The position reports to the Pastor in Charge of the centre.

Key duties and responsibilities:  

1. Provide individual, couple, family, and group counselling in line with professional ethics and CITAM’s faith-based approach, including assessment, treatment planning, documentation, follow-up, and referrals where necessary.
2. Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential client records in compliance with counselling ethics, data protection requirements, and CITAM Counselling Ministry policy.
3. Provide crisis intervention within and outside CITAM, making appropriate referrals in accordance with CITAM safeguarding and referral protocols.
4. Integrate biblical principles with evidence-based counselling approaches within the approved scope of practice.
5. Participate in supervision, case reviews, staff meetings, ministry planning sessions, and Counselling Centre platforms and forums.
6. Support church-wide programs, seminars, mental health initiatives, and counselling-related communication with the congregation, including prayer support.
7. Collaborate with pastors, ministry leaders, and approved external professionals in the delivery of counselling services.
8. Motivate and encourage participation in the Counselling Centre, fostering team spirit and ensuring Counselling Centre workers and volunteers are well supported.
9. Adhere strictly to CITAM’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Doctrinal Statement, and HR Manual.
10. Participate in church services and broader ministry activities.

Requirements

Core competencies & values

1. Strong counselling, assessment, Communication and documentation skills
2. Ability to work effectively within structured ministry governance and accountability systems while engaging professionally and sensitively with diverse populations and sensitive cases.
3. Respect for confidentiality, boundaries, and safeguarding principlesQualifications  
   1. Must be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of faith.
   2. Bachelor’s degree in counselling psychology, Psychology, or a related mental health field.
   3. A master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy will be an added advantage
   4. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in counselling experience, preferably in a church, clinical, or community setting.
   5. Valid practicing license with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board (CPB)
   6. Registration with a reputable counselling professional body (Registration with Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA), or Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC) will be an added advantage.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply via this link:

https://citam.mcidirecthire.com/External/Job

The closing date for applications is 20th February 2026.

CITAM is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Notice: Beware of scams - CITAM does not ask for payment at any point during our recruitment process. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.