School-Based Mental Health Therapist I

State of South Carolina; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a School Based Mental Health Professional I to provide clinical services in Lexington County School District 5. This embedded role delivers school mental health counseling under supervision, with a focus on outcomes and collaboration.

Responsibilities include assessments, individual/family/group therapy, crisis intervention, and maintaining documentation per BHDD-OMH standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in SC within six months of employment.
• Ability to lift 5 lbs and operate a state vehicle; some travel involved.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, individual, family & group treatment, and crisis intervention.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and pursue professional development; use evidence-based practices.
• Provide consultation and training to schools and community partners on mental health issues.
• Complete documentation per QA/BHDD-OMH standards and ensure timely prior authorizations.
• Complete annual trainings and adhere to CARF standards and BHDD-OMH policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Counseling skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Evidence-based practices

Job description

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a School Based Mental Health Professional I to provide clinical services in Lexington County School District 5. This embedded role delivers school mental health counseling under supervision, with a focus on outcomes and collaboration.

Responsibilities include assessments, individual/family/group therapy, crisis intervention, and maintaining documentation per BHDD-OMH standards.