School-Based Mental Health Therapist I

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Office of Mental Health within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Mental Health Professional I for school-based services in the Columbia area. The role focuses on advanced assessment, crisis management, and both individual and family therapy to support youth and families facing psychiatric challenges.

Responsibilities include case management, documentation, collaboration with school staff, and delivery of evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment, crisis management, and short- and long-term individual and family therapy.
• Provide case management services for children and families with psychiatric needs.
• Maintain documentation reflecting high standards of care, including collaborative documentation and timely record keeping.
• Deliver school-based services in collaboration with school personnel and families.
• Utilize standard tools to assess and monitor patient functionality.

Skills

Assessment

Crisis management

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Case management

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or social sciences

Tools

DLA-20

Job description

State of South Carolina, Office of Mental Health within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Mental Health Professional I for school-based services in the Columbia area. The role focuses on advanced assessment, crisis management, and both individual and family therapy to support youth and families facing psychiatric challenges.

Responsibilities include case management, documentation, collaboration with school staff, and delivery of evidence-based