Christian Counselor / Faith Based Therapist at HCO Behavioral Health

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

65.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Faith-Integrated Counseling, Telehealth, Clinical Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Ethical Practice, Biblical Counseling, Case Management, Patient Assessment, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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

Responsibilities

Provide faith-integrated counseling services to teens, young adults, and adults via secure telehealth platforms. Maintain accurate session documentation and adhere to ethical standards and organizational policies.