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Christian Counselor / Faith Based Therapist

HCO Behavioral Health, Houston, TX, United States


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

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