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South Carolina Youth Advocate Program
Licensed In-Home Child & Family Therapist (LMSW, LISW-CP, LPC, LPCA, LMFT) Columbia/Surrounding Area
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$41,790 / year median in South Carolina
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed In-Home Child & Family Therapist (LMSW, LISW-CP, LPC, LPCA, LMFT) Columbia/Surrounding Area South Carolina Youth Advocate Program - 3.9 Columbia, SC Job Details Part-time | Contract From $32 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Case documentation in social services Post-session clinical documentation Working with pediatric populations Client file management Family counseling Master's degree Driver's License Experience working with children Working with families Human Services Child & family counseling Social Work Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Full Job Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD!
South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) is seeking Licensed Therapists and Counselors to provide psychotherapy to children, youth and their families face-to-face, in the client's home and/or in the community . SCYAP offers competitive pay, clinical support and supervision and experience with a diverse client base and opportunities for professional growth and impactful work. Hours are flexible to accommodate family schedules and range from 15-40 hours per week depending on caseload size.What SCYAP asks of you:
- Experience proving mental health counseling and psychotherapy treatment interventions
- Experience or willingness to work with vulnerable populations and experiences including but not limited to child welfare, juvenile justice, trauma, abuse and neglect, depression, anxiety and attachment
- Positive attitude and dedication to working with an at-risk population
- Excellent clinical judgement & willingness and desire to work collaboratively with treatment team
- High energy, motivated individuals with strong work ethic and ability to work independently
- Maintain current documentation for client's file & timely submission of client documentation -Commitment to working 15-30 hours per week, compensation based on services provided/fee-for-service.
What SCYAP requires of you:
- Master's degree in human services field (Social Work, Counseling, Family Therapy, etc.)
- Licensed by the state of South Carolina as one of the following:
- LMSW (in supervision or willing to pursue)
- LISW
LPC/LPC-A
(in supervision)LMFT/LMFT-A
- Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation, required registration and insurance What SCYAP offers you:
- A chance to make a positive impact in children's lives on a daily basis
- Supervision, training, and career development opportunities
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities to provide therapy to clients with a wide variety of needs
- Access to unlimited CEUs through online subscription/training database provided by SCYAP Join us to make a difference in the life of a child.