School-Based Mental Health Therapist I

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities invites applications for a Mental Health Professional I at the Columbia area, delivering assessment, crisis management, and short- and long-term therapy in a school-based setting.

Under supervision, you provide family therapy, case management, and collateral collaboration, aiming to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. A master's degree and LPC/LISW licensure are preferred, with bilingual skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences (2 years in a clinical setting).
• Licensure as a LPC, LISW, etc. (preferred).
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Knowledge about etiology and treatment of behavioral and emotional disorders.
• Familiarity with systems of care and agency characteristics.
• High attention to detail and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment, crisis management, and therapy (individual and family) in a school-based setting.
• Document thoroughly, ensuring timely and collaborative records.
• Provide family therapy as a regular component of treatment.
• Collaborate with Center, peers, and supervision groups to support care.
• Maintain competency in at least one Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
• Ensure patient functionality is measured by the DLA20.
• Respond to messages and inter-office communications promptly.
• Meet Quality Assurance and CARF standards and compliance requirements.
• Provide school consultation, training, and prevention services to the school district.

Skills

Assessment

Crisis management

Family therapy

Case management

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences

LPC/LISW licensure

Job description

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities invites applications for a Mental Health Professional I at the Columbia area, delivering assessment, crisis management, and short- and long-term therapy in a school-based setting.

Under supervision, you provide family therapy, case management, and collateral collaboration, aiming to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. A master's degree and LPC/LISW licensure are preferred, with bilingual skills a plus.