Board Certified Christian Counselor

HCO Behavioral Health • Dallas, TX

4d • Remote

About The Position

HCO Behavioral Health Services and Elevate Healthcare Group seek Board Certified Christian Counselors to provide compassionate, Christ-centered counseling through a faith-based program. Counselors support individuals, couples, families, and adolescents facing emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges, integrating Biblical truth with sound counseling principles in ways appropriate to clients’ goals and preferences. Services are delivered through a secure telehealth platform, and providers can create their own schedules. The position is an independent contractor (1099) opportunity, available full-time or part-time, with flexible scheduling and competitive, performance-based compensation. Louisiana residents are preferred, though qualified candidates from other states may be considered.

Current Board Certification in Christian Counseling from a nationally recognized certifying organization is required and must be verified during hiring. Pastoral or ministry experience, seminary education, discipleship, mentoring, coaching, or church counseling does not substitute for this certification. Active clinical licensure is welcomed but is not required unless needed for the specific services provided.

Services may include individual, marriage, premarital, and family counseling; parenting support; grief and loss counseling; men’s and women’s counseling; spiritual growth and life direction; anxiety and stress management; depression support; life-transition counseling; faith and identity support; and other faith-based counseling services.

Requirements

• Current Board Certification in Christian Counseling from a nationally recognized certifying organization; certification verification must be provided during hiring.
• Strong understanding of Biblical principles and their ethical integration into counseling.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience providing counseling, coaching, ministry care, or related helping services.
• Ability to provide services professionally through a telehealth platform.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Reliable internet connection and a private workspace for virtual counseling.

Nice To Haves

• Previous telehealth counseling experience.
• Experience working with couples and families.
• Experience providing Christian counseling in private practice or ministry settings.
• Graduate education in Counseling, Psychology, Theology, Divinity, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Pastoral Counseling, or a related discipline.
• Active clinical licensure, such as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Psychologist; welcomed but not required unless necessary for the specific services provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional Christian faith-based counseling through secure telehealth services.
• Integrate Biblical principles into counseling sessions when appropriate and consistent with each client’s goals and preferences.
• Assist clients with emotional, relational, marital, family, grief, anxiety, depression, life-transition, and spiritual concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and counseling goals.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and professional clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with other providers and referral sources as appropriate.
• Uphold ethical, professional, and Biblical standards of practice.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities as requested.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Fully remote telehealth platform.
• Administrative support for scheduling and client coordination.
• Opportunity to focus on faith-based counseling within a supportive Christian environment.
• Meaningful opportunity to help individuals and families experience hope, healing, and transformation.
• Competitive, performance-based compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed