Licensed Christian Counselor

Licensed Christian Counselor LPC · LCSW · LMFT | Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Houston & Telehealth "At HCO, faith and clinical excellence walk together. If you are a licensed therapist who believes your faith is a calling and your credentials are your craft — we built this role for you." ABOUT HCO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HCO Behavioral Health is a growing multi-location behavioral health practice serving Louisiana and Texas. We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health services to individuals, families, and children — with a growing focus on faith-integrated care. Our mission is to remove barriers to healing, honoring the whole person: spirit, mind, and body. We are expanding our team of licensed Christian counselors to meet the strong and growing demand for faith-informed therapy across our service areas. THE ROLE As a Licensed Christian Counselor at HCO, you will provide individual and family therapy to clients who want their faith honored in the therapeutic process. You are not a pastoral counselor — you are a fully licensed clinician who integrates faith-based approaches alongside evidence-based methods. This is a purpose-driven role for a therapist who wants to build a meaningful caseload, be well-supported, and grow within a faith-affirming practice. WHAT YOU'LL DO Provide individual, family, and couples therapy with a faith-integrated approach Conduct diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans Bill services via insurance (BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Medicaid) and self-pay Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR system (SimplePractice or equivalent) Collaborate with the care team for referrals, care coordination, and client support Participate in optional peer consultation and staff development Build therapeutic relationships with clients across diverse faith backgrounds — all are welcome WHO YOU ARE Required Qualifications: ✓ Active Louisiana and/or Texas licensure: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT (no exceptions) ✓ Genuine integration of Christian faith in clinical practice ✓ Minimum 1 year of post-licensure clinical experience ✓ Experience with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, marriage, or family therapy ✓ Strong documentation and time-management skills ✓ Telehealth-capable (reliable internet connection, private space) Preferred — Not Required: Experience working with diverse faith backgrounds (non-judgmental approach required) EMDR, CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based certification Experience with faith-based crisis care or spiritual direction training Bilingual (English/Spanish) WHY HCO ✓ Faith is not a footnote here — it's foundational ✓ Supportive, collaborative clinical team ✓ HCO handles all billing and insurance credentialing ✓ EHR, admin support, and intake coordination included ✓ Flexible scheduling — you own your calendar ✓ Multiple locations + full telehealth platform ✓ Growing caseload handed to you — no cold starts ✓ Real mission — not just marketing language