Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits

15 vacation days

15 sick days

13 holidays

Collaborative environment

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services to provide a broad range of counseling and psychological services to students, including initial assessments and referrals within a university health setting.

You will lead the Collaborative Care Team, coordinate care referrals, and partner with SHWB medical providers to improve access to mental health services, while offering crisis support and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Two years post licensure experience providing direct mental health services.
• Experience in brief intervention, crisis assessment, and group therapy.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of clinical concerns.
• Knowledge of electronic health records systems.
• Experience delivering in-person and online/virtual assessment and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of time-limited counseling and psychological services to students to include individual, couples, and group therapy.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and management of collaborative care program.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to advance the department's mission and strategic goals.
• Engage in professional development activities in alignment with licensure, professional affiliation, and best practice standards.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to the program.

Job description

Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services

Department: SAAS UHS Counseling and Psychology Services

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

• Are you passionate about providing holistic mental health support to college students while working as part of an integrated medical and behavioral health team?
• How have you collaborated with medical providers, counselors, or multidisciplinary teams to improve access to mental health care and support positive client outcomes?
• What experience do you have conducting behavioral health assessments, crisis interventions, and connecting clients with the appropriate level of care and community resources?
• Would you be excited to lead and coordinate collaborative care initiatives, while also providing direct clinical services, outreach programming, and mental health education within a university setting?

The Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services provides a broad range of counseling and psychological services to students including behavioral health consultations, initial consultations/assessments, and referrals to appropriate services. Additional clinical duties include provision of time-limited, goal-focused therapy interventions; opportunities to co-lead therapy groups and/or workshops; engage in outreach and engagement activities; and provide crisis support when needed. They work collaboratively with Student Health and Well-Being (SHWB) medical team to manage behavioral health issues that arise in the clinic and offer consultation, education, and training to medical providers to increase mental health literacy.

The Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services manages the Collaborative Care Team; coordinating all meetings, managing procedures related to collaborative care, managing collaborative care referrals, and serves as the liaison between CAPS and SHWB medical providers. The Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services conducts clinical work and documentation in compliance with departmental, division and University of South Carolina policies and procedures. They participate as a multidisciplinary team member to provide evidence-based practice with primary focus on initial diagnostic evaluation, assessment, and referral to appropriate level of care. They also participate in departmental meetings, work groups and task forces.

Primary Job Duties

• Provide a broad range of time-limited counseling and psychological services to students to include individual, couples, and group therapy.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and management of collaborative care program
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to advance the department's mission and strategic goals.
• Engage in professional development activities in alignment with licensure, professional affiliation, and best practice standards.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to the program.

Perks

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years post licensure experience providing direct mental health services, preferably with young adults.
• Experience in brief intervention, mental health crisis assessment, and group therapy.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of clinical concerns using a variety of treatment modalities/approaches.
• Knowledge of electronic health records systems.
• Ability to appropriately assess and intervene in crisis situations.
• Experience providing both in-person and online/virtual assessment & counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to treat all people equitably and with a sensitivity and awareness to cultural differences.
• Considerable knowledge of professional ethics and the ability to apply to current work.
• Experience working within a short-term treatment Stepped-Care model.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly and effectively synthesize information into a coherent analysis.
• Strong decision making and motivational skills. Strong clinical skills.
• Familiarity with evidence based mental health treatment in an outpatient setting.

Job Close Date

10/18/2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.