What are the responsibilities and job description for the Christian Counselor / Faith Based Therapist position at HCO Behavioral Health?
We are expanding our Christian Counseling services and are seeking compassionate, skilled counselors to join our remote care team.
About the Role
We are hiring Christian Counselors to provide faith-integrated counseling services via telehealth to a diverse client population, including:
- Teens & Adolescents
- Young Adults
- Adults
- (Couples and families, depending on credentials and experience)
This is a remote, client-facing role focused on providing ethical, Christ-centered support while honoring professional boundaries and scope of practice.
We are accepting applicants from two professional pathways:
- Licensed Mental Health Professionals
- Board-Certified Christian Counselors
Client Populations Served
Counselors may work with:
- Teens and adolescents navigating identity, emotional regulation, peer pressure, anxiety, and faith development
- Young adults navigating life transitions, purpose, relationships, career stress, and spiritual alignment
- Adults facing stress, burnout, life transitions, and personal growth challenges
- Faith-based individuals seeking counseling aligned with Christian values
Client assignments will align with your credentials, experience, and comfort level.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide Christian-based counseling services via secure telehealth platforms
- Integrate biblical principles and faith-based guidance with counseling support
- Provide age-appropriate counseling for teens, young adults, and adults
- Maintain timely, accurate session documentation
- Adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies
- Collaborate with leadership and clinical support teams as needed
- Refer clients appropriately when needs exceed scope of practice
Pathway 1: Licensed Mental Health Professionals
Applicants qualify under this pathway if they hold an active, unrestricted license, such as:
- LPC / LMHC
- LCSW
- LMFT
- Psychologist (PhD / PsyD)
- Other state-recognized mental health licenses
Additional Requirements:
- Experience or comfort working with teens and/or young adults preferred
- Ability to integrate Christian faith principles into therapy when clinically appropriate
- Telehealth experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and ethical practice
Pathway 2: Board-Certified Christian Counselors
Applicants qualify under this pathway if they are:
- Board Certified through a recognized Christian counseling organization
Additional Requirements:
- Formal training in Christian counseling, pastoral counseling, or biblical counseling
- Clear understanding of scope of practice, especially when working with teens
- Ability to provide non-clinical Christian counseling
- Willingness to refer clients for licensed clinical care when appropriate
Note: Board-Certified Christian Counselors will not diagnose or treat clinical mental health conditions unless separately licensed.
Work Structure
- 100% remote
- Flexible scheduling based on availability
- Self-pay client model
- Administrative, scheduling, and billing support provided
- Clinical leadership support available
Compensation
- Competitive per-session compensation
- Rates vary based on:
- License or certification
- Experience
- Client population served
- Opportunities for consistent caseload growth
(Compensation details discussed during interview.)
Qualifications Summary
Required for All Applicants
- Strong alignment with Christian faith and values
- Comfort integrating faith into counseling ethically and professionally
- Ability to work with teens, young adults, and/or adults (based on training)
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Reliable internet connection and private workspace
- Comfort providing services via telehealth
Salary : $30 - $65