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Director of Counseling Center
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
$48,444 / year median in South Carolina
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Director of the Epworth Center for Counseling is responsible for the oversight, staff supervision and coordination of The Center's mental health and counseling services. Provides vision and leadership in establishing and monitoring the scope and direction of the Epworth Center for Counseling, ensuring its operation is consistent with national standards of practice. Provides sound fiscal management of the Epworth Center for Counseling's budget. Monitors the budget, establishes funding priorities and identifies optional funding resources. Oversees the provision of time-efficient, culturally informed individual and group counseling and related services through training, consultation, supervision and evaluation of the activities of the Epworth Center for Counseling's clinical professionals and staff.Qualifications:
Ph.D/Psy.D.in clinical or counseling psychology preferred; Professional license in the state of South Carolina required. Professional licenses may include LISW, LPC or LMFT. Minimum of five years of experience working in a mental health setting with supervisory responsibilities. Prefer seven years of progressive experience with at least two years in a leadership position. Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations, and treatment assessments. Must be proficient with various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic communication. Know or have the ability to quickly learn any database system required. Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry. Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church. What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees: Rewarding Client Focused work environment Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Company paid life insurance Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life 403(b) with company match Ample vacation and sick leave Mission/Volunteer leave Credit Union Employee Assistance Program Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Career opportunities throughout the state of SC! The mission of Epworth Children's Home is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.