Counselor - Heartland Boys Academy
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Job Description
Counselor - Heartland Boys Academy
Job Description/Summary: Heartland Boys Academy, a Christian boarding school for at-risk teen boys ages 12-17, is looking for a Licensed or Masters Level Counselor who is a mature Christian and has a passion for working with struggling teens and their families.
The Counselor will assist students in gaining insight into their problems, defining goals, and planning action. The position requires weekly staff meetings along with individual counseling, group counseling, and case management services for their students.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to blend their clinical training with their biblical knowledge to help teens overcome their trauma.
Counselor Requirements
Masters degree (preferred) in Counseling or in a relevant field such as psychology, social work, pastoral counseling, etc.
- Must understand the practical application of Biblical principles
- Previous experience working with youth and families is preferred
- A background check and pastoral or ministerial leader reference is required.
- Necessary skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and high standards of professionalism and confidentiality
- Strong time management, critical thinking, and documentation skills
- Ability to create a comfortable, safe environment for students and parents
- Understanding of the issues facing teens and applicable intervention strategies
Why Work Here?
Heartland Boys Academy is located in Nebo, KY in a serene property on a gorgeous lake. This quiet community is surrounded by endless outdoor activities and is still within reach of multiple larger cities, Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.
Heartland Boys Academy desires to bring on staff that adds to its existing positive, high-character culture. There is a focus on professional and personal development for staff with strong accountability, care, and respect for staff. This program uses an integrated approach to trauma-informed care and spiritual growth for both students and staff.
Receive competitive pay and benefits including: a signing bonus, health insurance, vacation days, sick days, holiday pay, employee referral bonus, and length of service bonus.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, case management, and goal-setting assistance to at-risk teen boys. They are also responsible for attending weekly staff meetings and integrating clinical training with biblical principles.
Requirements
A master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field is preferred. Candidates must have a background check, a pastoral reference, and experience working with youth and families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 22% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Heartland Boys Academy at Teen Challenge Southeast a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 561 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
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