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Job Description
School-based Mental Health Clinician Charleston Hope Charleston, SC Job Details Part-time $18,000 - $21,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Bilingual Patient treatment planning School experience Teamwork Care documentation Driver's License Working with individuals with trauma-related disorders Student treatment plans Data entry Health status assessment Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Therapy progress note documentation
Full Job Description About Charleston Hope:
Charleston Hope is a school-based nonprofit that increases access to mental and behavioral health programs in Title 1 schools. Our programs include THRIVE, a school-based counseling program delivering individual therapy through licensed clinicians and graduate interns; Step-In, an after-school girls empowerment program; and a clinical internship program that trains the next generation of school-based mental health professionals. We are a growing organization driven by a clear mission: every student deserves access to care.
Why Charleston Hope :
Charleston Hope is more than a workplace — it is a community. We are a team of people who believe deeply that every child deserves access to mental health care, and we show up every day to make that real inside Charleston's Title 1 schools. The feedback we hear most from our staff is about the culture — a genuine, collaborative team that supports one another, celebrates wins together, and stays committed to the mission even when the work is hard. If you are looking for a role where your work creates lasting impact in children's lives and where you are surrounded by people who care as much as you do, Charleston Hope is that place.
Position Summary:
Charleston Hope is seeking School-Based Clinicians to provide direct mental health services to students through the THRIVE program at Pepperhill Elementary and Hunley Park Elementary. These are seasonal part-time positions at 8 flexible hours per week. Each clinician is responsible for delivering 150 hours of direct individual therapy at their assigned school site within the contract period. Eligible license types include LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LISW-CP, and Licensed Psychologist. LPC-Associates will be provided clinical supervision through an approved Charleston Hope supervisor.
Schedule & Availability:
This position requires 8 hours of flexible weekly availability. Scheduling is determined week-to-week based on student needs at the assigned school site. Clinicians do not work fixed days — weekly schedules are coordinated through the Care Coordinator to ensure every student receives consistent weekly access to therapy. Submit weekly availability to the Care Coordinator by the prior Friday Maintain flexible weekly availability across multiple days to meet student scheduling needs MTSS meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings are included within the 8 weekly hours
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver 150 hours of direct individual therapy to an assigned caseload of approximately 10 students Conduct student intakes, assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans See students weekly with flexible scheduling coordinated through the Care Coordinator Complete same-day session notes and data entry Attend MTSS meetings at assigned school once per month Attend Charleston Hope multidisciplinary team meetings once per month Maintain biweekly communication with parents and guardians Support crisis response and safety planning Participate in Charleston Hope trainings and professional development
Required Qualifications:
Active SC license in good standing: LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LISW-CP, or Licensed Psychologist LPC-As must be eligible for supervision through Charleston Hope's approved supervisor Knowledge of trauma-informed and child-centered therapeutic approaches Flexible weekly availability across multiple days to meet student scheduling needs Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and treatment planning skills Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous school-based counseling or therapy experience Familiarity with MTSS and school-based mental health collaboration Experience in Title 1 or diverse school settings Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
Core Competencies:
Clinical competence, trauma-informed practice, flexible scheduling, documentation discipline, cultural responsiveness, child and family engagement
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation range: $18,000-$21,000 commensurate with experience and licensure, paid bi-weekly. Paid school breaks are included — you are compensated during Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks even when schools are closed. 16 paid holiday and organizational closure days included within contract period Clinical supervision provided for LPC-Associates at no cost Professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations:
Charleston Hope believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our mission. We encourage applications from candidates of all races, religions, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Charleston Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Charleston Hope will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please indicate your need for an accommodation in your application. Employment with Charleston Hope is at-will in accordance with South Carolina law.
