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HCO Behavioral Health
Remote - Nationwide

Board Certified Christian Counselor

Counselor 8.2 Work-LifeContract

Listed compensation

$25-$30/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

Are you a compassionate and skilled counselor who integrates Christian faith into mental health practice? Do you want the flexibility to create your own schedule while providing meaningful, faith-based counseling services?

We offer 100% online services, ensuring our clients can access care from the comfort and convenience of their homes. Our services include:

Faith-Based Counseling

Position Details

This is a contract position with the flexibility to create your own schedule and work remotely. As a Board Certified Christian Counselor, you’ll provide faith-based counseling tailored to the spiritual needs of clients, incorporating evidence-based practices and Christian principles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality, client-centered, Christian faith-based counseling via telehealth.
  • Support clients in navigating life challenges while incorporating Biblical principles and spiritual guidance.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans based on their unique needs and spiritual beliefs.
  • Maintain clear and timely documentation of client sessions.
  • Stay current with continuing education and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

Board Certification as a Christian Counselor (e. g., certification from the National Christian Counselors Association or equivalent).

Strong knowledge of Christian principles, theology, and their application in counseling.

Active and unrestricted license as a counselor or therapist (e. g., LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent) preferred.

  • Telehealth experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to supporting clients from diverse backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

Fully Online Services: Provide care in a 100% telehealth model, offering convenience for both you and your clients.

  • Flexibility: Create your own schedule and tailor your services to your areas of expertise and passion.
  • Competitive Compensation: Earn based on the services you provide, with no cap on potential income.
  • Supportive Environment: Join a team that values faith, compassion, and professional excellence.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Christian TheologyTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationEvidence-Based Practice

Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% are remote, 33% have no call, 75% require no weekends — this position is remote.

HCO Behavioral Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 20 active listings.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Christian Counselor at HCO Behavioral Health a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Counseling — ranked against 519 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
20% this job
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.2
Among the best 10% of Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 519 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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