United States onlyBiblical Counselor (Remote)
About BetterFaith
BetterFaith is an online Christian discipleship and pastoral care platform committed to helping individuals grow in spiritual maturity and faithfulness to Jesus Christ. We connect seekers with trained leaders who provide structured, Scripture-grounded care within clearly defined ethical and professional boundaries.
Position Summary
Biblical counseling at BetterFaith is Gospel-centered, Scripture-supported care that aims to edify and equip believers during hardship or hurt. We walk with people through real struggles and complex seasons by bringing their questions, pressures, and patterns into the light of God’s Word and His character. Sessions are focused on understanding how the character of God and the truth of the Gospel speak into what each person is facing, so they can interpret their situation with clarity, find hope or grace, and obtain practical, discernible next steps where applicable.
BetterFaith is seeking master’s-level Biblical Counselors to provide structured, non-clinical biblical counseling in an online setting. This role serves individuals facing real-life issues like relational conflict, entrenched patterns of sin, emotional distress, doubt, and even major life transitions. Counselors are asked to provide steady, biblically grounded care marked by theological clarity, pastoral wisdom, and sound judgment.
Biblical counseling at BetterFaith is not clinical therapy and does not diagnose or treat mental illness. We respect psychology and the realities of emotional and mental suffering, and we encourage licensed mental health care when appropriate. Our focus is spiritual care - helping people understand who God is, who they are before Him, and how the gospel speaks with hope and clarity into the complexities of everyday life.
Required Education
Master’s degree in Biblical Counseling (preferred)
OR a master’s degree with a formal concentration in biblical counseling
Demonstrated supervised counseling experience
Graduate theological degrees without formal counseling training are not sufficient for this role. Please see our other role of Discipleship & Spiritual Guide
Core Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one biblical counseling sessions rooted in Scripture
Meet individuals directly in their presenting struggles and concerns
Offer biblical encouragement grounded in truth and compassion
Help individuals examine beliefs, patterns, and spiritual dynamics
Avoid solutions-focused advice giving or prescriptive directives
Maintain ethical boundaries and sound judgment
Identify when situations exceed scope and elevate care appropriately
Complete timely and thorough session documentation
Required Counseling Competence
Candidates must demonstrate mastery of foundational counseling skills, including:
Active listening and accurate reflection
Empathic presence without over-identification
Skillful question formation
Case conceptualization within a biblical framework
Ability to discern root themes rather than react to surface issues
Appropriate pacing and session structure
Emotional steadiness in complex or intense conversations
Discernment in when to encourage, when to gently challenge, and when to pause
Biblical knowledge alone is not sufficient. This role requires applied counseling skill.
Counseling Approach
Biblical Counselors on BetterFaith:
Meet people in their problems without minimizing them
Offer encouragement rooted in Scripture rather than quick solutions
Avoid formulaic advice or behavior management
Walk patiently through patterns rather than forcing outcomes
Counselors must possess an attitude of neutrality, specifically around personal political alignment
Scope of Role
This role does not include:
Clinical therapy
Psychological diagnosis
Trauma treatment
Psychiatric intervention
Emergency crisis management
Biblical Counselors must be comfortable referring to licensed clinicians and crisis resources when appropriate.
Compensation & Commitment
Minimum commitment: 5 sessions per week
50-minute sessions + 5 minutes documentation
$30-$50 per completed session
All communication must remain on the BetterFaith platform
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking counselors who demonstrate:
Formal biblical counseling training at the master’s level
Humility and awareness of personal limits
Comfort sitting in a complex or prolonged struggle
Strong biblical grounding applied with restraint
Commitment to accountability and ethical safeguards
Equal Opportunity and Faith-Based Hiring
BetterFaith is committed to maintaining a respectful environment and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Because this is a ministry role involving Christian discipleship and spiritual instruction, BetterFaith may apply faith-based criteria consistent with applicable law. Employment/contracting decisions may include evaluation of a candidate’s ability to affirm the Statement of Faith and carry out the essential responsibilities of the role.
Screening and Requirements
Contracting is contingent upon successful completion of required screening steps, which may include credential verification, reference checks, and agreement to BetterFaith policies (including scope-of-care, confidentiality expectations within platform standards, and code of conduct).
