1099 Contract Therapist — Eternal Hope Christian Counseling
Location: Midland, Michigan
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Practice: Eternal Hope Christian Counseling
Eternal Hope Christian Counseling is growing, and we’re looking for a licensed mental health therapist who values clinical excellence, ethical care, and a Christian-centered approach to supporting clients. This role is ideal for a self-motivated clinician who enjoys autonomy while working within a supportive, faith-aligned practice.
What You’ll Do
- Provide outpatient psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, or families within your scope of licensure and ethical standards.
- Maintain clear, timely clinical documentation within 24 hours of each session to support ethical care and smooth billing.
- Complete all clinical documentation within the Eternal Hope Christian Counseling EHR system to support compliance, billing, and continuity of care.
- Deliver compassionate, professional care aligned with the Christian-centered mission of Eternal Hope Christian Counseling and evidence-based clinical practice.
- Maintain independent clinical judgment while aligning with practice policies, ethical standards, and mission.
- Manage your own schedule and clinical workload while operating independently as a contractor.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Michigan license (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist).
- License must be clean — no current investigations or restrictions.
- Fully paneled with BCBS, Priority Health, and Aetna prior to start date.
- Active NPI and maintained CAQH profile with current credentialing information.
- Professional liability insurance $1,000,000 / $5,000,000 and must be active prior to the first day.
- Must pass a background check prior to providing services.
- Proven ability to produce clear, insurance-ready clinical documentation.
- Comfortable providing both in-person and telehealth services and utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Compliance with HIPAA standards and secure electronic documentation practices.
- Ability to function independently as a 1099 contractor, including responsibility for taxes, licensure renewal, and continuing education.
- Strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and ability to work independently.
- Clinicians must be comfortable working within a Christian-centered practice environment.
Compensation & Structure
- Compensation structure reflects clinical experience, consistency of caseload, and mutual fit within the practice
- Independent contractor structure designed to support flexibility, autonomy, and professional development.
Future Employment Consideration
- Clear pathway to transition into a full-time W-2 employment role with benefits may be discussed once a consistent caseload of approximately 25 kept sessions per week is reached. Any transition would be based on mutual agreement, clinical fit, and practice needs and would require a separate employment agreement. Transition is not guaranteed.
What We Offer
- Consistent referral flow provided through an established Christian counseling practice.
- Billing handled through established practice systems.
- Marketing provided to support steady client referrals.
- Scheduling support to reduce administrative burden.
- Practice systems designed to allow clinicians to focus primarily on clinical care rather than administrative tasks.
- Freedom to practice with clinical independence while serving a mission-driven client population.
- A strong mission-focused community and team culture grounded in integrity, ethical care, and faith-integrated clinical work.
Closing Message
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Eternal Hope Christian Counseling. I look forward to connecting with clinicians who feel aligned with our mission, value ethical and faith-integrated care, and are seeking a professional environment where they can grow while serving others well. If this opportunity feels like a strong fit for your skills, calling, and professional goals, I look forward to meeting you and learning more about the strengths you would bring to our community.