Therapist - Afternoons/Evenings/Weekends

Growing Hope; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused mental health organization in Columbia, South Carolina, seeks licensed therapists to provide mental health services for children and families. Responsibilities include individual and family therapy, managing clinical treatment plans, and collaborating with team members for better outcomes. Ideal candidates will have two years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and be dedicated to the organization's mission. Up to $65/hour offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in South Carolina.
• Preferred minimum of two years of experience working with children and families.
• Trained in trauma-informed care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to children and families.
• Develop and update clinical treatment plans collaboratively.
• Effectively communicate with team members to address client concerns.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Computer proficiency

Experience with trauma-informed care

Play therapy experience

Education

Provisionally or independently licensed in South Carolina

Minimum of two years of experience with children and families

Job description

Description

Basic Function: Therapists will provide mental health/behavioral health services to children and families, including individual and family therapy, and consult with agency staff as appropriate. Therapists will provide both community and/or telehealth services. We are looking for therapists across the state.

Licensed therapists may perform the above services using a secure tele‑health video platform from their home or office location. In‑person office sessions may be required for clients within the local area when virtual sessions may not be appropriate.

Principal Responsibilities

Therapists are professional experts in mental health who are fully licensed to screen, diagnose and treat mental health conditions. They support members by providing evidence‑based psychotherapy.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a panel of clients providing evidence‑based assessment, treatment plans and therapeutic interventions, meeting or exceeding completed consult expectations as outlined in Medicaid Standards and Growing Home Southeast policy and procedures.
• Develop and update clinical treatment plans in collaboration with members.
• Diligently track your clients’ progress and serve as an accountability partner.
• Engage in discharge planning upon conclusion of therapy program by providing case management services, external referrals, and coordination with other providers.
• Respond to crisis situations by following established protocols and developing safety plans with clients. Additionally, continually assess program eligibility and provide referrals, when needed, for follow‑up intervention services.
• Effectively communicate with team members to address client concerns, limitations, treatment progress and other concerns. Report any concerns regarding clinical performance and inability to meet expectations to Clinical Director immediately.
• Collaborate with other team members to apply an integrated care model to client treatment plans to enhance progress and treatment outcomes.
• Provide individual and family therapy to children and families referred from the community or internally.
• Submit documentation of all services in accordance with regulations determined by Growing Home Southeast, South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and other regulatory authorities.
• Provide clinical consultation with agency staff as needed and appropriate.
• Communicate with Clinical Director concerning availability to accept new referrals.
• Follow all ethical standards and agency procedures for abuse reporting and crisis situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge and Skills

Must be provisionally or independently licensed in South Carolina. Preferred minimum of two years of experience working with children and families of various backgrounds. Excellent written and oral communication skills, computer proficiency, and must maintain documentation according to SCDHHS standards. Trained in trauma‑informed care or experience working with clients with a history of trauma preferred. The ability to serve younger clients with play therapy experience is a plus.

The Therapist must be committed to understanding and conducting work consistent with Growing Hope's mission, values and core principles, and exhibit organizational citizenship. They must also have the ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships; conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change; the ability to maintain the helping role of the practitioner to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members; and the ability to work in partnership with other team members.

Salary Description

Up to $65/hour