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HCO Behavioral Health
Dallas, Texas · Remote OK

Licensed Christian Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) – (Remote)

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$45-$60/hr

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Job Description

  • Licensed Christian Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist) – Remote
  • HCO Behavioral Health Services | Elevate Healthcare Group
  • Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Location: 100% Remote (Telehealth)
  • Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling
  • Compensation: Competitive Per-Session Compensation

Position Overview

HCO Behavioral Health Services and Elevate Healthcare Group are expanding our Christian Counseling program and are seeking compassionate, clinically skilled Licensed Mental Health Professionals who desire to thoughtfully integrate Christian faith into evidence-based counseling.

This opportunity is ideal for licensed therapists who believe emotional healing and spiritual growth can work together and who are passionate about providing ethical, clinically sound, Christ-centered counseling to individuals, adolescents, couples, and families seeking faith-integrated care.

Providers have the flexibility to create their own schedules while delivering counseling services through our secure telehealth platform while helping clients experience healing emotionally, mentally, relationally, and spiritually.

Our Christian Counseling Philosophy

At HCO Behavioral Health Services and Elevate Healthcare Group, we believe clients should have the opportunity to receive counseling that honors both sound clinical practice and their Christian faith.

Our Licensed Christian Counselors thoughtfully integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches with Biblical principles, Christian values, and faith-based perspectives when desired by the client and clinically appropriate.

We respect each client's autonomy, beliefs, treatment goals, and individual journey while maintaining the highest standards of ethical, professional, and evidence-based care.

Who We're Looking For

We're Seeking Licensed Clinicians Who

  • Possess a strong Christian faith and desire to serve clients seeking faith-integrated counseling.
  • Are comfortable incorporating Biblical principles into therapy when requested by clients and clinically appropriate.
  • Believe faith can be an important component of emotional healing and personal growth.
  • Value clinical excellence, compassion, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Desire the flexibility of remote practice while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality individual, couples, family, and/or adolescent counseling services via secure telehealth.
  • Integrate Christian faith and Biblical principles into counseling sessions when requested by clients and clinically appropriate.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and required clinical documentation.
  • Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions while respecting each client's spiritual beliefs and treatment goals.
  • Maintain compliance with ethical, legal, and professional standards of practice.
  • Collaborate with other providers and administrative staff to ensure continuity of care.
  • Participate in team meetings, consultation, and ongoing professional development opportunities as appropriate.

Client Populations

  • Counselors may provide services to one or more of the following populations based upon licensure, experience, specialization, and preference:
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Young Adults
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families

Areas of Clinical Focus

  • Depending on your training and experience, opportunities may include working with clients experiencing:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Stress & Burnout
  • Grief & Loss
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Marriage & Couples Counseling
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Spiritual Growth & Identity
  • Men's Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Faith & Life Integration
  • Other behavioral health concerns within your scope of practice

Minimum Qualifications

  • Applicants must possess one of the following active, unrestricted licenses in their state of practice:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LMHC, or equivalent)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
  • Other independently licensed behavioral health professionals

Applicants Must Also

  • Be in good standing with their licensing board.
  • Possess malpractice insurance (or obtain prior to beginning services).
  • Be eligible to provide telehealth services.
  • Have excellent communication, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Why Join HCO Behavioral Health Services & Elevate Healthcare Group?

As a Licensed Christian Counselor, you'll have the opportunity to focus on what matters most—helping clients experience emotional healing and spiritual growth—while we support the administrative side of practice.

We Provide

  • 100% Remote Telehealth Practice
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Administrative Support
  • Scheduling & Client Intake Support
  • Billing & Insurance Support
  • Marketing & Referral Generation
  • Secure Telehealth Platform
  • Collaborative Clinical Environment
  • Opportunity to help shape and expand a growing Christian Counseling program
  • Freedom to build a caseload that aligns with your schedule and professional goals

Position Details

  • Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Remote Telehealth Position
  • Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
  • Flexible Schedule Based on Your Availability
  • Administrative Support Provided
  • Opportunities for Caseload Growth

Join Our Team

If you're a Licensed Mental Health Professional who desires to integrate your Christian faith with ethical, evidence-based clinical care while serving clients seeking faith-centered counseling, we'd love to hear from you.

Join HCO Behavioral Health Services and Elevate Healthcare Group as we continue expanding access to compassionate, clinically excellent, Christ-centered behavioral healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality individual, couples, family, and adolescent counseling services via a secure telehealth platform. Integrate Christian faith and Biblical principles into clinical practice while maintaining comprehensive documentation and treatment plans.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an active, unrestricted license such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist in their state of practice. Candidates must possess malpractice insurance and demonstrate a strong commitment to faith-integrated, evidence-based clinical care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningEvidence-based therapyCrisis interventionCase managementMental health assessmentFamily therapySpiritual integrationEthical practiceCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Christian Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) – (Remote) 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 Social Work — ranked against 6,477 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

HCO Behavioral Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 22 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work by the numbers
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Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,477 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94k–$125kSocial Work median $108k (middle half $95k–$118k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 76% remote · 28% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,621 in the last 30 days1,553 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
HCO Behavioral Healthsilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index22 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,477 Social Work listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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About HCO Behavioral Health

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

Benefits & Perks

100% Remote Telehealth
Flexible Scheduling
Administrative Support
Scheduling & Client Intake Support
Billing & Insurance Support
Marketing & Referral Generation
Secure Telehealth Platform
Collaborative Clinical Environment