Mental Health Counselor

LifeChanges Family Guidance & Well

Mental Health Counselor

Lexington, SC
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you passionate about helping youth and families overcome their mental health challenges? Do you have a degree in counseling, social work, or a related field? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our part-time mental health counselor position!

    We are a private practice in Lexington SC that offers in-home, office, community, and school-based counseling services to clients ages 2 to 78. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other behavioral and emotional issues. We are looking for dedicated counselors who can work 8 - 20 hours per week with our unique population of youth and families. Work hours will vary for school-based clients - based upon school staff identification of possible hours available to provide services. Work hours for office, in-home, and community will be based upon your availability and agreement with client (if an adult) or guardian (if client is a minor) to schedule services. Work hours may entail possible evenings and weekends. Further information will be provided during interview.

    As a part-time mental health counselor, you will:

    • Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for each client
    • Provide evidence-based counseling interventions using modalities such as CBT, DBT, play therapy, and family therapy
    • Collaborate with school staff, parents, and other community resources to ensure continuity of care
    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and outcomes
    • Adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice

    To be considered for this position, you must have:

    • At minimum, a Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field from an accredited program. A Master's degree is preferred
    • A current license or eligibility for licensure as a LPC, LMSW, or LMFT in South Carolina is preferred.
    • At least one year of experience working with youth and families in a clinical setting required
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
    • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within Lexington County

    If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and cover letter to admin@lifechangeswellness.org. or call (803)-409-8344 to schedule an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!