Mental Health Professional

The Stepping Stones Group; Williamston (SC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free weekly supervision

Two school sites

Year-round schedule

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is hiring a School-Based Mental Health Professional to support elementary and middle school students’ emotional well-being. You will provide individual and group therapy, assess needs, and build treatment plans with teachers, counselors, admins, and families.

Associate-level and licensed clinicians welcome. Salaried, year-round, onsite in schools; supervision toward licensure is provided weekly at no cost. Start date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina license: LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT.
• Associate SC licenses: LPCA, LMSW, or LMFT Associate.
• Master's degree in SW, MHC, or MFT required.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy.
• Comfort with crisis assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based modalities.
• Ability to travel between school sites and pass state clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for students.
• Assess mental health needs and conduct risk assessments.
• Develop and carry out trauma-informed treatment plans.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and administrators for support.
• Maintain confidential records per FERPA and reporting rules.
• Stay updated on research and best practices in school-based mental health.
• Travel between two school sites as assigned.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Treatment planning

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Mental Health Professional | Full-Time | Permanent | Elementary and Middle School | Free Weekly Supervision | Associate and Licensed Clinicians Welcome

About the Opportunity

Are you a mental health clinician who wants to see your work make a difference in students' daily lives? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Professional to support the emotional well-being and mental health of elementary and middle school students. You'll provide individual and group therapy, assess student needs, and build treatment plans in partnership with teachers, school counselors, administrators, and families. This is a permanent, year-round position. Both associate-level and fully licensed clinicians are welcome to apply.

Associate-level clinicians, this one's for you. Paying for supervision toward full licensure can cost thousands of dollars. At The Stepping Stones Group, it's included.

• Pay: Salaried. Starting at $51,000 per year for associate-level licensed clinicians and $65,000 per year for fully licensed clinicians, commensurate with education and experience
• Supervision: Free weekly clinical supervision toward full licensure for associate-level clinicians, at no out-of-pocket cost
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 40 hours per week, year-round
• Setting: Onsite, in-person, school-based, elementary and middle school
• Sites: Support at up to 2 school sites
• Resources: Access to therapy materials, assessment tools, school computers and printers, and a school email address
• Start date: Immediate
• Employment type: W-2, permanent
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for elementary and middle school students
• Assess and evaluate students' mental health needs, including conducting risk assessments
• Develop and carry out treatment plans using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Collaborate with administrators, school counselors, district office staff, teachers, and parents to provide comprehensive support
• Keep accurate, confidential records of student progress in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements
• Stay current with research and best practices in school-based mental health
• Travel between school sites as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Active South Carolina license in one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Associate-level South Carolina license in one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
• Experience providing individual and group therapy
• Comfort with crisis assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based modalities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
• Reliable transportation for travel between school sites
• Authorization to work in the United States

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working with elementary and middle school students with a wide range of emotional and mental health needs
• Providing both individual and group services
• Partnering with school teams, families, and administrators
• Moving between two school sites
• Working onsite and in person
• A year-round schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• School-based mental health experience or a background in a related counseling field (helpful, but not required)
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
• Experience working with children and early adolescents
• Experience collaborating with school teams on student support plans
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Crisis prevention or de-escalation training

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a School Counselor, School Social Worker, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Child and Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Free weekly supervision toward full licensure, with consistent, scheduled support as you grow from associate to fully licensed
• Supervisors who are clinicians first, so you'll never feel lost or unsupported
• A permanent, year-round position with steady income and no end date
• A full-time, predictable Monday-Friday schedule, with evenings and weekends typically off
• Support at just two school sites
• Colleagues who share your passion for student wellness

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful school-based mental health professionals are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students quickly, document clearly, collaborate well with school teams, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.

The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.