Christian Counselor / Faith Based Therapist

HCO Behavioral Health • Houston, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are expanding our Christian Counseling services and are seeking compassionate, skilled counselors to join our remote care team. We are hiring Christian Counselors to provide faith-integrated counseling services via telehealth to a diverse client population, including: Teens & Adolescents, Young Adults, and 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 and Board-Certified Christian Counselors. 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; and 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Pathway 1: Licensed Mental Health Professionals: Active, unrestricted license such as LPC / LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist (PhD / PsyD), or other state-recognized mental health licenses.
• Pathway 2: Board-Certified Christian Counselors: Board Certified through a recognized Christian counseling organization.
• Pathway 2: Formal training in Christian counseling, pastoral counseling, or biblical counseling.
• Pathway 2: Clear understanding of scope of practice, especially when working with teens.
• Pathway 2: Ability to provide non-clinical Christian counseling.
• Pathway 2: Willingness to refer clients for licensed clinical care when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or comfort working with teens and/or young adults preferred
• Telehealth experience preferred
• Ability to integrate Christian faith principles into therapy when clinically appropriate
• Note: Board-Certified Christian Counselors will not diagnose or treat clinical mental health conditions unless separately licensed.

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

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Self-pay client model
• Administrative, scheduling, and billing support provided
• Clinical leadership support available
• Competitive per-session compensation
• Rates vary based on license or certification, experience, and client population served
• Opportunities for consistent caseload growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed