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HCO Behavioral Health
Remote - Nationwide

Christian Counselor / Faith Based Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

We are expanding our Christian Counseling services and are seeking compassionate, skilled counselors to join our remote care team.

About the Role

We are hiring Christian Counselors to provide faith-integrated counseling services via telehealth to a diverse client population, including:

  • Teens & Adolescents
  • Young Adults
  • Adults
  • (Couples and families, depending on credentials and experience)

This is a remote, client-facing role focused on providing ethical, Christ-centered support while honoring professional boundaries and scope of practice.

We Are Accepting Applicants from Two Professional Pathways

  • Licensed Mental Health Professionals
  • Board-Certified Christian Counselors

Client Populations Served

Counselors May Work With

  • Teens and adolescents navigating identity, emotional regulation, peer pressure, anxiety, and faith development
  • Young adults navigating life transitions, purpose, relationships, career stress, and spiritual alignment
  • Adults facing stress, burnout, life transitions, and personal growth challenges
  • Faith-based individuals seeking counseling aligned with Christian values
  • Client assignments will align with your credentials, experience, and comfort level.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide Christian-based counseling services via secure telehealth platforms
  • Integrate biblical principles and faith-based guidance with counseling support
  • Provide age-appropriate counseling for teens, young adults, and adults
  • Maintain timely, accurate session documentation
  • Adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies
  • Collaborate with leadership and clinical support teams as needed
  • Refer clients appropriately when needs exceed scope of practice

Pathway 1: Licensed Mental Health Professionals

Applicants qualify under this pathway if they hold an active, unrestricted license, such as:

LPC / LMHC

  • LCSW
  • LMFT
  • Psychologist (PhD / PsyD)
  • Other state-recognized mental health licenses

Additional Requirements

  • Experience or comfort working with teens and/or young adults preferred
  • Ability to integrate Christian faith principles into therapy when clinically appropriate
  • Telehealth experience preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and ethical practice

Pathway 2: Board-Certified Christian Counselors

Applicants Qualify Under This Pathway If They Are

Board Certified through a recognized Christian counseling organization

Additional Requirements

  • Formal training in Christian counseling, pastoral counseling, or biblical counseling
  • Clear understanding of scope of practice, especially when working with teens
  • Ability to provide non-clinical Christian counseling
  • Willingness to refer clients for licensed clinical care when appropriate
  • Note: Board-Certified Christian Counselors will not diagnose or treat clinical mental health conditions unless separately licensed.
  • Work Structure
  • 100% remote
  • Flexible scheduling based on availability
  • Self-pay client model
  • Administrative, scheduling, and billing support provided
  • Clinical leadership support available

Compensation

Competitive per-session compensation

Rates Vary Based On

License or certification

Experience

Client population served

Opportunities for Consistent Caseload Growth

(Compensation details discussed during interview.)

  • Qualifications Summary
  • Required for All Applicants
  • Strong alignment with Christian faith and values
  • Comfort integrating faith into counseling ethically and professionally
  • Ability to work with teens, young adults, and/or adults (based on training)
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Reliable internet connection and private workspace
  • Comfort providing services via telehealth

Key Responsibilities

Provide faith-integrated counseling services to teens, young adults, and adults via secure telehealth platforms. Maintain accurate session documentation and adhere to ethical standards and organizational policies.

Requirements

Applicants must be either a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist) or a Board-Certified Christian Counselor. Strong alignment with Christian values and the ability to work remotely with a private workspace are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationCrisis InterventionCase ManagementPatient AssessmentCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Christian Counselor / Faith Based Therapist at HCO Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,033 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

HCO Behavioral Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 20 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About HCO Behavioral Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Administrative support
Billing support
Clinical leadership support