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Job Description
JobID:
2908
Position Type:
Student Support Services Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Sumter School District Annex Sumter School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title :
School-Based Therapist (Licensure Eligible, Not Required) -
Student Support Services Reports To:
Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services & School Social Workers /
Principal Location:
Sumter School District-Annex Work Calendar:
10-month contract; salary and work year established by the district
Salary Range:
$56,000 - $63,000 annually
Qualifications:
? Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university ? MSW candidates must hold a degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program ? Counseling candidates must possess graduate coursework and supervised practicum/internship sufficient to meet applicable South Carolina LLR eligibility requirements for the appropriate licensure examination, including the LPC examination when applicable ? Clinical experience, internship, practicum, or other relevant supervised field experience working with children and adolescents preferred ? Experience assessing and addressing behavioral, emotional, and social concerns in children and adolescents, including working knowledge of the DSM-5, preferred ? Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary school-based support team ? Progress toward licensure under applicable South Carolina professional standards preferred ? Professional licensure is not required at the time of hire; however, candidates must possess the graduate coursework and supervised practicum/internship necessary to meet applicable South Carolina licensure requirements and become eligible to sit for the appropriate South Carolina LLR licensure examination, including the LPC examination when applicable. Employees in this position must remain in compliance with all current and future SCDHHS, SCLLR, SCDE, Medicaid, district, state, and federal requirements, including any changes to qualifications, training, supervision, credentialing, or licensure that may become required for continued employment. ? Alternatives to the above qualifications as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the
Board Job Goal:
The School-Based Therapist will provide clinically based RBHS services, with prevention and treatment as the primary focus, in collaboration with school personnel and other appropriate staff to effectively meet the individual psychosocial needs of students.
Performance Responsibilities:
? Provide clinically based RBHS services, in person or virtually, designed to enhance the behavioral, social, and emotional functioning of eligible students in the school setting ? Assess students referred through school-based problem-solving processes, including MTSS, and provide services consistent with district intervention practices and studentsupport frameworks ? Determine medical necessity for RBHS services and develop an Individual Plan of Care (IPOC) for students who meet diagnostic and service eligibility criteria ? Conduct individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions in accordance with the student's IPOC, diagnostic assessment, and, when applicable, IEP goals where the School-Based Therapist is identified as a service provider ? Participate in truancy intervention meetings and attendance-related planning, as requested, to support student engagement and reduce barriers to school success ? Develop and implement interventions that promote student success and reduce discipline referrals, out-of-school suspensions, administrative hearings, and more restrictive educational placements ? Provide consultation and collaboration to school staff regarding the early identification of behavioral and emotional concerns, trauma-informed practices, and strategies that support student functioning in the school environment ? Maintain clinical records and service documentation in the district-approved electronic record in accordance with Medicaid, SCDHHS, district, and applicable federal and state requirements ? Complete all required Medicaid and RBHS documentation accurately and within established timelines. Clinical service notes must be entered into PCG and filed in the student record within two (2) working days or within district-established timelines ? Attend required trainings and professional development activities related to service delivery, compliance, documentation, Medicaid billing, and progress toward licensure, asapplicable ? Collaborate with school personnel, families, community providers, and district staff to support continuity of care, resource coordination, and appropriate service link age ? Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor and the Executive Director of Student Support Services Services may include: ? Behavioral health screenings ? Psychosocial assessments ? Behavioral interventions and modification strategies ? Individual, group, and family therapy ? Crisis intervention and risk assessments ? Treatment planning, progress monitoring, and case management ? Psycho-educational and attendance/truancy support ? Referrals to school and community-based resources ? Collaboration with teachers, administrators, and service teams (MTSS, Attendance, 504, and IEP) ? Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Services (RBHS) Community Support Services ? Resource coordination and community networking
Terms of Employment:
210 days contract. Salary and work year to be established by the district. Employment in this position is contingent upon compliance with all district, SCDHHS, SCDE, SCLLR, Medicaid, state, and federal requirements applicable to the role. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised or updated by the district as needed.
Evaluation:
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Support Personnel and adherence to RHBS Medicaid & electronic documentation guidelines.
Salary and Work Year:
Determined by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Trustees. Sumter School District reserves the right to revise or update this description as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sumter School District is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
