Counselor - Heartland Boys Academy

CounselorFull-Time

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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

Biblical counseling

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 561 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Nebo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Median resident rent
$967/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Teen Challenge Southeast

Health and Human Services
COLUMBUS, GA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus
Health Insurance
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Holiday Pay
Employee Referral Bonus
Length of Service Bonus