Job description
JOIN A MISSION DRIVEN PRACTICE THAT SERVES WITH PURPOSE
For more than 30 years, Light Counseling has served thousands of individuals, couples, and families across Virginia and beyond. We provide professional, confidential, distinctly Christian counseling grounded in clinical excellence and God's truth.
Our mission is simple: bring hope to the hopeless and healing to the hurting.
We are seeking Licensed Mental Health Clinicians across the United States who are passionate about providing exceptional telehealth services while integrating Christian faith with evidence-based clinical care. This fully remote opportunity allows you to serve clients across our growing national provider network while enjoying the flexibility and independence of a 1099 contractor role.
WHY JOIN LIGHT COUNSELING
Flexible remote schedule with autonomy over your caseload
Opportunity to serve clients across multiple states through our expanding national provider network
Mission-driven culture rooted in faith and service
Collaborative team of experienced clinical and administrative professionals
Ongoing opportunities for professional development, consultation, and clinical support
Meaningful work that allows you to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals, couples, and families
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
Contractors with Light Counseling are expected to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality while adhering to all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA. Clinicians are expected to exercise sound clinical judgment, maintain accurate documentation, and practice in accordance with all licensing board requirements, ethical standards, and company policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Care
Provide remote counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups
Conduct clinical assessments, establish diagnoses when appropriate, and develop individualized treatment plans
Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions while integrating Christian faith when clinically appropriate and desired by the client
Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as needed
Refer clients to appropriate community resources or specialty providers when necessary
Respond appropriately to crisis situations following clinical and organizational protocols
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, payer requirements, and company policies
Complete treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation within established timeframes
Maintain current licensure, CAQH profile, professional liability insurance, and all required credentialing documentation
Collaboration & Professional Development
Collaborate with clinical leadership, administrative staff, and fellow clinicians to support continuity of care
Participate in meetings, trainings, consultation, and continuing education opportunities
Provide clinical supervision or mentorship to interns or residents when qualified
Support outreach initiatives that further Light Counseling's mission and community impact
Additional Responsibilities
Utilize telehealth technology and clinical systems effectively
Maintain a professional virtual environment that supports quality client care
Perform other duties as assigned to support clinical operations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of counseling theory, assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment modalities
Ability to provide therapy for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and other behavioral health needs
Ability to integrate Christian faith with ethical, evidence-based counseling practices
Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and telehealth platforms
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation and caseload responsibilities independently
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a remote clinical team
Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and professional excellence
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
Active, unrestricted independent clinical license (such as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCPC, LMHC, LPCC, or equivalent) in at least one U.S. state
Eligible to provide telehealth services in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations
Active CAQH profile
Professional Liability Insurance
Strong commitment to the Christian faith and active involvement in a local church
Ability to pass required background and reference checks
No restrictions that would prevent credentialing with commercial insurance payers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure in multiple states
Experience providing telehealth counseling services
Experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, eating disorders, couples, families, or children and adolescents
Training or certification in evidence-based treatment modalities such as EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, or related approaches
Experience supervising interns or residents
Familiarity with insurance-based behavioral health practice and documentation requirements
Salary: 60% Commission on Payment CollectedOriginally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.