[Hiring] Christian Counseling Program Development Consultant @HCO Behavioral Health

Role Description

The Christian Counseling Program Development Consultant will partner with executive leadership to design, develop, and strengthen HCO's Faith-Based Counseling Program. This role is project-based and intended to develop sustainable systems, training, resources, and best practices that can be implemented organization-wide.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Development
  • Design HCO's Christian Counseling program framework
  • Develop a structured model for integrating faith into outpatient mental health treatment
  • Create clinical guidelines and best practices
  • Help define levels of faith integration based on client preference and informed consent
  • Develop implementation strategies for clinicians
• Clinical Training
  • Develop and deliver training covering topics such as:
  • Foundations of Christian Counseling
  • Ethical integration of faith into psychotherapy
  • When and how to appropriately discuss faith
  • Client choice, informed consent, and autonomy
  • Cultural humility and respect for diverse beliefs
  • Appropriate use of prayer in counseling
  • Scripture within clinical practice
  • Faith-based interventions
  • Boundaries and ethical considerations
  • Maintaining professionalism while incorporating faith
• Documentation & Insurance Compliance
  • Develop documentation standards that address:
  • Appropriate documentation of faith-based interventions
  • Documentation that supports medical necessity
  • Insurance billing considerations
  • Evidence-based treatment planning
  • Appropriate terminology
  • Objective clinical documentation
  • What should and should not be documented
  • Documentation pitfalls and risk areas
  • Clinical language that supports reimbursement while accurately reflecting treatment
• Clinical Integration
  • Assist in developing guidance for:
  • Integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and other evidence-based practices with Christian counseling principles
  • Maintaining fidelity to evidence-based interventions while honoring clients' spiritual beliefs
  • Appropriate incorporation of faith-based coping skills
  • Spiritually integrated treatment planning
• Policies & Procedures
  • Assist with developing:
  • Christian Counseling policies
  • Client informed consent language
  • Faith integration guidelines
  • Staff competency standards
  • Documentation expectations
  • Clinical decision-making guidelines
  • Risk management recommendations
• Resource Development
  • Develop resources such as:
  • Training curriculum
  • Staff manuals
  • Clinical reference guides
  • Documentation examples
  • Case studies
  • Best practice recommendations
  • Competency assessments
  • Ongoing education materials

Qualifications

• Experience in Christian Counseling
• Licensed mental health practice
• Clinical supervision, education, or training
• Behavioral health program development
• Evidence-based psychotherapy
• Ethics in behavioral health practice
• Clinical documentation
• Insurance-compliant documentation
• Training adult learners
• Policy and procedure development

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Christian faith and spiritual maturity
• Deep understanding of evidence-based mental health treatment
• Respect for client autonomy and informed choice
• Knowledge of professional ethics and standards of care
• Excellent teaching and curriculum development skills
• Strong written communication abilities
• Ability to bridge clinical excellence with thoughtful faith integration

Engagement Structure

This is a project-based Independent Contractor (1099) position. Workload will vary depending on project scope and organizational needs.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience and project scope. Compensation may be structured as:

• Hourly consulting
• Daily consulting rate
• Fixed project fee
• Training or workshop fee

Our Vision

HCO believes that faith can be an important source of healing for many individuals. Our goal is to develop a Christian Counseling program that is clinically excellent, ethically responsible, evidence-based, and respectful of every client's individual beliefs and treatment preferences.