Counselor - Independent Contractor

Counselor - Independent Contractor (Part-Time)

Orchard Hill Church is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Part-Time Counselor (Independent Contractor) to provide faith-informed care to individuals, couples, and families within our community. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in trauma-informed care and adult counseling, who can support individuals navigating complex emotional and life challenges.

Role Overview

In this role, you will provide direct counseling services and operate with a high degree of independence, managing your own schedule and caseload. You’ll play a key role in supporting the church’s care ministry by offering professional, ethical, and compassionate counseling services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and/or families

  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards

  • Manage your own scheduling, client communication, and caseload

  • Uphold ethical and professional counseling practices

  • Provide trauma-informed care, recognizing and responding to the impact of trauma on clients

  • Integrate faith-informed perspectives into counseling when appropriate and desired by the client

  • Collaborate with church staff as needed to support client care, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (preferred)

  • Professional licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) preferred but not required

  • Experience in clinical and/or pastoral counseling settings is a plus

  • Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage a private caseload

  • Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and compassionate care

  • Experience and/or training in trauma-informed approaches (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, somatic approaches) is strongly preferred

Preferred Experience Areas

  • Trauma-informed care and experience working with individuals impacted by trauma

  • Adult individual counseling (including anxiety, depression, and life transitions)

  • Experience working with moderate clinical complexity

  • Substance use and recovery support (especially valued)

  • Family systems and relational dynamics

  • Women’s emotional and mental health

Schedule & Structure

  • Part-time, independent contractor role

  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability

  • Evening availability preferred to meet client demand

  • Opportunity to expand into daytime hours as caseload grows

  • Sessions may be conducted in person and/or virtually, depending on client needs

Growth Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to build and grow a counseling caseload over time, supported by referrals through the church’s care ministry and community connections.

Ministry Alignment

  • Supportive of the mission, values, and culture of Orchard Hill Church

  • Willing to engage with the church community as appropriate to the role

  • Demonstrates professionalism, compassion, and integrity in all client interactions

  • Contributes to a culture of care, respect, and collaboration

Compensation

Compensation is structured on a per-session basis (details to be discussed during the interview process), with referral support provided through the church.

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If you’re a counseling professional seeking meaningful, flexible work in a faith-centered environment—especially with a heart for trauma-informed care—we’d love to connect with you.

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