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Counselor

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

Counselors walk beside our teammates, helping them navigate through transitional stress and the ... Most of our teammates raise support on behalf of Pioneer Bible Translators for their ministry roles.

Admissions Counselor

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$42K - $46K/yr

Admissions Counselors work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ... Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip ...

Admissions Counselor

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$42K - $46K/yr

Admissions Counselors work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ... Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip ...

Admissions Counselor

Woodland Park, CO ยท On-site

$17.50 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Admissions Counselor plays a supportive role in encouraging and successfully guiding students ... Offer prayer, biblical encouragement, and spiritual support in all interactions. * Collaborate ...

Admissions Counselor

Woodland Park, CO ยท On-site

$17.50 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Admissions Counselor plays a supportive role in encouraging and successfully guiding students ... Offer prayer, biblical encouragement, and spiritual support in all interactions. * Collaborate ...

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How much do biblical counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for biblical counselor in the United States is $25.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biblical counselor?

To thrive as a Biblical Counselor, you need a solid understanding of Christian theology, biblical principles, and counseling techniques, often supported by formal training or certification in biblical counseling. Familiarity with resources like biblical counseling frameworks, assessment tools, and case management systems is beneficial. Compassion, active listening, and confidentiality are vital soft skills for building trust and supporting clients facing spiritual or emotional challenges. These skills are crucial for delivering effective guidance that aligns with clients' faith and promotes spiritual and emotional well-being.

What are the requirements to be a biblical counselor?

To become a biblical counselor, individuals typically need a strong understanding of biblical principles, often gained through theological education such as a certificate or degree in biblical counseling or theology. Certification from recognized organizations and relevant counseling skills are also important, along with a personal commitment to spiritual growth and ethical practice.

What is a biblical counselor?

A Biblical Counselor provides guidance and support based on principles from the Bible, helping individuals navigate personal, emotional, and spiritual challenges. They use Scripture to address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, and life decisions while encouraging faith-based solutions. Unlike secular counseling, Biblical counseling relies on God's wisdom and biblical truths rather than psychological theories. These counselors often work in churches, ministries, or Christian counseling centers, offering hope and direction through biblical teaching and prayer.

Can I be a biblical counselor without a degree?

Biblical counseling is a field that often values personal faith and biblical knowledge, but many organizations prefer or require formal training or certification. While a degree is not always mandatory, completing relevant coursework or certification programs can enhance credibility and effectiveness in the role. Requirements vary by employer and organization.

What does a biblical counselor do?

A typical day for a Biblical Counselor involves meeting with individuals, couples, or groups to provide biblically-based guidance and support for a variety of life challenges. You may spend time researching relevant scripture, preparing session materials, and documenting case notes to ensure personalized care and continuity. Collaboration with pastors, church staff, or licensed therapists can also be a regular part of the job, especially when addressing complex emotional or spiritual needs. This role often requires a balance between scheduled appointments and flexibility for crisis situations, making adaptability and strong organizational skills essential.

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Infographic showing various Biblical Counselor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,978 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Marriage and Family Christian Counselor

Redeemer Counseling Services

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

$40 - $80/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Core Statement For RCS: Our vision is to heal and transform lives as we set the standard in connecting the Gospel and clinical excellence.
POSITION: PT Marriage and Family Counselor
DEPARTMENT: Counseling General
DATE: October 3, 2025
HOURS WORKED: 10+ Sessions per week; some evening hours required
SALARY: $40 to $80 per session
FLSA: Exempt
Job description:
Redeemer Counseling Services (RCS) seeks a Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor/Therapist or Biblical Counselor with couples counseling experience. We are looking for a therapist who is highly motivated to learn our unique framework for integration of theology in psychotherapy and apply the framework in practice. The therapist will provide counseling sessions for couples, families and individuals. They must have a strong interest in integration of theology in psychotherapy and be an active member of an evangelical church. Experience with biblical or gospel-centered counseling is preferred.
The position offers flexibility in scheduling, with one day per week in-person required for sessions and group supervision. To meet client demand, some evening hours are required. Scheduling clients and individual supervision is set by the counselor. We are looking for strong case management skills including accurate documentation, correspondence with clients, and collaboration with other care providers.
Requirements:
Counseling:
  1. Provide regular psychological counseling to couples, families and individuals, while growing skills to integrate theology and psychotherapy
  2. Meet or exceed the minimum of 440 sessions annually
  3. This role is expected to pursue training and supervision to fully understand and apply Gospel-Centered Integrative Framework for Therapy (GIFT)
  4. Demonstrate learning and application of the core values of RCS and care for staff as well as RCS as a ministry

Compliance to best practices of the profession:
  1. Complete appropriate and timely documentation including initial evaluation, progress notes and termination summaries in data management software
  2. Keep accurate records of attendance and payment; complete insurance letter requests
  3. Active collaboration with the Administrative Team in regard to scheduling, clarification of policies and procedures
  4. Adhere to the code of ethics
  5. Return calls of clients within 24 hours
  6. Schedule/cancel appointments in timely manner
  7. Consult/Collaborate with other therapist/doctors for client care
  8. Case management: return calls, schedule and cancel appointments, complete other case paperwork as required

Staff Meetings:
  1. Receive support and training in a weekly group supervision
  2. Receive support in regularly scheduled individual supervision
  3. Attend annual all-staff meeting and occasional required annual trainings

Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (or other related fields such as Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health or Biblical Counseling)
  • Post-graduate experience counseling couples
  • New York State licensure in the profession is preferred. Clinically-informed Biblical Counselors with five or more years of post graduate experience also encouraged to apply
  • Demonstrated commitment to documentation and best practices of the profession
  • Strong interest in integration of theology and psychology
  • Member of a church
  • Theological alliance with Redeemer Counseling Services: assessed using Employee Questionnaire during application process.
  • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or approval for medical or religious vaccination exemption is required for all employees at the RCS office.

Whether you are seeking to pursue your purpose, spend more time with your family, invest time in your education, or enjoy your hobbies, a part-time job with Redeemer allows you time to explore all of that, and more, while earning a competitive wage and being part of an organization that is building a great city!
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.
Use of Hiring Technology
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the role. AI can assist us in evaluating skills, qualifications, experience, or certain keywords. These tools support, but do not replace, human review and decision-making.
While interviewers may record and transcribe interviews using AI tools, we do not utilize AI to evaluate or analyze interview videos. Recording of interviews is done solely for the purpose of note-taking or transcribing the conversation, and human review is conducted of the notes prior to connecting them with an applicant's file. The organization does not utilize Automated Employment Decision Tools to conduct video analysis of any recorded interviews, and is fully compliant with New York City Local Law 144.