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HCO Behavioral Health
Atlanta, Georgia · Remote OK

Board Certified Christian Counselor

Counselor / TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$25-$32/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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.
  • 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 counselingTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Christian Counselor 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 Counseling — ranked against 12,758 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Christian Counseling — Counselor Career Context

HCO Behavioral Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 15 active listings.

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in counselingranked against 12,758 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$52k–$67kCounselor median $177k (middle half $120k–$187k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 66% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
HCO Behavioral Healthsilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index15 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (12,758 Counseling listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 60% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 12,758 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About HCO Behavioral Health

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

Benefits & Perks

100% online services
Flexibility to create your own schedule
Competitive compensation with no cap on potential income
Supportive environment