Board Certified Christian Counselor
About The Position
HCO Behavioral Health Services and Elevate Healthcare Group are seeking Board Certified Christian Counselors to provide compassionate, Christ-centered counseling through a growing faith-based counseling program. Counselors help individuals, couples, families, and adolescents address emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges by integrating Biblical truth with sound counseling principles where appropriate and consistent with client goals and preferences. Services are delivered remotely through a secure telehealth platform. Providers create their own flexible schedules and receive administrative support for scheduling and client coordination. The position is an independent contractor (1099) opportunity with 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. Applicants must provide certification verification during hiring; pastoral or ministry experience, seminary education, discipleship, mentoring, coaching, or church counseling do not substitute for this certification. Active clinical licensure is welcome but is not required unless necessary for the specific services provided.
Requirements
- Current Board Certification in Christian Counseling from a nationally recognized certifying organization; certification verification must be provided during hiring.
- Excellent 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 private workspace for virtual counseling.
- Pastoral experience, ministry leadership, seminary education, discipleship, mentoring, coaching, or church counseling alone does not satisfy the certification requirement.
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 related disciplines.
- Active clinical licensure (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist, etc.) is welcome, but is 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 clients’ 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.
- Opportunity to join a growing organization committed to expanding access to Christ-centered care.
- Meaningful opportunity to help individuals and families experience hope, healing, and transformation.
- Competitive, performance-based compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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