School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Health Connect America, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Health Connect America seeks a School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist to deliver evidence-based behavioral health services to school-aged children and adolescents in Charleston, SC. You will collaborate with families, educators, and support teams to foster resilience and positive outcomes across school, home, and community settings.

The role emphasizes individualized therapy, crisis support, and thorough documentation, with a focus on trauma-informed care and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required.
• License to practice in SC (LMSW, LMFT-A, LPC-A, LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC) required.
• Minimum of one year experience working with children/families (internships acceptable).
• Experience in school-based or community-based settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for students.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and school staff to support student success.
• Implement strategies for emotional regulation and engagement in home, school, and community contexts.
• Coordinate care with families, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Collaboration

Family therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work/Counseling

SC LMSW/LMFT-A/LPC-A license required

Job description

Some careers are just jobs. This one is different. At Pinnacle Family Services, the work you do every day has a real and lasting impact on children and families who need it most.

For over 30 years, we've provided evidence-based therapeutic foster care and behavioral health services to at-risk youth across North Carolina and South Carolina — specializing in serving children who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse, or neglect. Our approach is trauma-informed and relationship-focused, because we know that healing happens through connection.

When you join Pinnacle, you're not just joining an organization — you're joining a community of professionals who show up every day because they genuinely believe in this work.

Pinnacle Family Services is part of Health Connect America, a COA-accredited family of behavioral health brands serving children, families, and adults across nine states. That means you'll have the close-knit culture and mission focus of a team that's been doing this work for decades, backed by the resources, clinical infrastructure, and organizational support to help you do it well. Every program across our network shares the same commitment — compassionate, client-centered care that meets people where they are and walks alongside them toward something better.

Come make a difference and grow with us.

Health Connect America Family of Brands

If you believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, grow, and succeed, this role was built for you.

As a School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist with Health Connect America, you'll provide meaningful, evidence-based behavioral health services to school-aged children and adolescents from elementary through high school. You'll help students develop the emotional, social, and behavioral skills they need to navigate challenges, build resilience, and succeed at school, at home, and in their communities while partnering with families, educators, and support teams to create positive outcomes.

What You'll Do

As a School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist, you'll provide compassionate, individualized therapeutic services that support students' emotional well-being, behavioral health, and overall functioning across school, home, and community environments. Day to day, you can expect to

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that address each student's unique emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health needs
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the student's age, developmental level, and presenting concerns
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, school administrators, special education staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success across environments
• Support students experiencing behavioral health challenges, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or other special needs by implementing individualized strategies that promote growth, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Coordinate care with families, healthcare providers, schools, and community partners while connecting students and families to resources and services that support ongoing progress
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and provide crisis intervention, consultation, and ongoing progress monitoring as needed

What To Expect

This is a school-based and community-focused role serving elementary, middle, and high school-aged students throughout Charleston, South Carolina. You'll partner with educators, school administrators, caregivers, and other professionals to help students navigate challenges, strengthen coping skills, and build the foundation for success both in and outside the classroom.

This position is ideal for a therapist who is passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of school-aged children and adolescents. Experience working with students with behavioral health challenges, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or other special needs populations is highly valued.

Services continue throughout the year to ensure continuity of care for enrolled clients when school is not in session.

We welcome candidates who bring a genuine commitment to children and families and meet the following qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Must hold license as a LMSW, LMFT-A, LPC-A, LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC in the state of SC.
• Minimum of one year experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships.
• Experience providing services in school-based or community-based settings preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, family systems, and evidence-based behavioral health treatment approaches
• Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy services
• Strong crisis intervention, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage a clinical caseload effectively
• Understanding of HIPAA, Medicaid documentation requirements, and ethical clinical practice
• Valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation for travel between service locations

Be Well with Us

We know that people who support the well-being of others need support, too. That's why Health Connect America offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including 8 mental health counseling sessions annually because your well-being matters
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• Access to a Health Navigator
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work offering exclusive savings and everyday perks

Employment at Health Connect America and its companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters