Clinician

Lutheran Services Carolinas; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Services Carolinas is seeking a therapist for their Clinton, SC location. The role involves providing individual and group counseling and maintaining client confidentiality while managing records in a database.

Candidates must have a Master's degree in counseling or social work and three years of clinical experience. Licensure is preferred but provisionally licensed individuals are accepted. The position offers full-time work with a focus on evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Three years clinical experience as a therapist is required.
• Licensure preferred (LMSW, LISW, LPC, LMFT); provisionally licensed required.
• Knowledge of area resources for referrals.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based interventions.
• Assist in crisis de-escalation and resolution.
• Maintain progress notes in Kaleidacare database.

Skills

Training or experience in treating individuals

Knowledge of mental health diagnoses

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related human service field

Job description

Job Details

• Location: LSC-Clinton, SC - Clinton, SC 29325
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00
• Travel Percentage: None
• Shift: First Shift

Essential Functions

• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence‑based interventions and practices.
• Assist in crisis de‑escalation, resolution, and debrief situations after incidents.
• Contribute, collaborate, and participate in child and family team meetings as requested by DSS.
• Contribute, collaborate, and participate in Day Services Team meetings.
• Maintain progress notes and therapy notes in Kaleidacare database in a timely manner.
• Complete assessments and assist in making referrals to appropriate services, as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and agency information.
• Abide by licensing board requirements.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and LSC policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of area resources for referrals as needed by youth.
• Complete the minimum requirements for continuing education each year.
• Must be able to commute to Clinton, SC.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related human service field.
• Licensure: Licensure preferred (LMSW, LISW, LPC, LMFT). Provisionally licensed required.
• Experience: Three years clinical experience as a therapist.

Specific Skills & Abilities

• Training or experience in treating individuals.
• Knowledge and experience in treating traumatized persons.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and experience diagnosing especially with children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol related issues.
• Knowledge of sex trafficking issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must excel in multi‑tasking and ability to communicate effectively with all groups of people.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc

Licensed or Certified by state in a therapy related discipline (or in the process of becoming certified or licensed).