Licensed Clinical Counselor – School Based Full Time

Epworth Children's Home, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, vision

403(b) with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Epworth Children's Home in Columbia, SC is seeking a licensed professional to provide individual, group, and family counseling to children, youth, and families facing grief, loss, trauma, and related challenges. You will collaborate with ECC school staff to support referrals and follow‑up on school‑based clients, and provide intake assessment, case management, referral, and intervention as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in a human services field, with LPC/LMFT/LISW

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Human Services Field.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• LPC, LMFT, LISW-CP or LPC-A, LMSW, LMFT-A and under supervision required (a certification in school counseling does not meet this qualification).
• At least one year of counseling experience preferred.
• Background check including drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry, and Sex Offenders Registry is required.
• Faith alignment with United Methodist Church is preferred.
• Understanding of treatment for children, adolescents, adults and families and ability to deliver evidence-based practice with fidelity.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a sustainable caseload of school-based and office-based clients as assigned.
• Must conduct a minimum of ten sessions per week.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all client records and information; retain clients.
• Develop service plans and conduct reviews throughout the duration of treatment.
• Coordinate service delivery for school-based ECC clients.
• Complete intake/diagnostic assessments with corresponding diagnostics impressions showing medical necessity of services.
• Conduct counseling sessions that align with treatment goals.
• Follow up with clients after no-shows, cancellations, or rescheduled appointments.
• Track and communicate referral updates between school administration and the ECC.
• Support special education classes through observation, education, and input on behavior management interventions.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Counseling skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's degree in Human Services

Job description

For more than 126 years, Epworth Children's Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina.

Position Summary:

Provide individual, group, and family counseling services to clients and significant others exhibiting symptoms of mental illness related to grief, loss, trauma, and/or at-risk behaviors. Collaborate with school administration and staff to support referrals and follow up on ECC school-based clients. In addition, provide intake assessment, case management, referral, and intervention services as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a Human Services Field required.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills required.
• LPC, LMFT, LISW-CP or LPC-A, LMSW, LMFT-A and under supervision r required (a certification in school counseling does not meet this qualification)
• At least one-year of counseling experience is preferred
• Prior work experience with Medicaid clients preferred
• Must be able to pass standard background checking, including drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry, and Sex Offenders Registry.
• Has a belief system and engages win faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.
• Must have an understanding of children, adolescents, adults and family treatment and the ability to deliver evidence-based practice with fidelity.

Primary Performance Objectives:

• Establish and maintain a sustainable caseload of school based and office-based clients as assigned
• Must conduct a minimum of ten ( 25 ) sessions per week
• Maintain the confidentiality of all client records and information
• Able to maintain client retention
• Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the
• duration of treatment
• Coordinate service delivery for school based ECC clients

Job Task Summary:

• Complete initial intake / diagnostic assessments with corresponding diagnostics impressions that demonstrate medical necessity of services
• Complete appropriate assessments across service duration
• Conduct counseling sessions that align with treatment goals
• Follow up with clients after no shows, cancellations, or rescheduled appointments
• Track and communicate referral updates between school administration and the ECC.
• Support special education classes through observation, education, and input on behavior management interventions.
• Attend school meetings as directed to support clients' educational needs.
• Maintain treatment files and other records in accordance with agency policies

What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:

• Rewarding Client Focused work environment
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life
• 403(b) with company match
• Ample vacation and sick leave
• Mission/Volunteer leave
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!
• Free supervision towards full licensure with South Carolina for an LPC-A or LMSW.

The mission of Epworth Children's Home is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.