POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Therapist (11-month) (2 Vacancies)

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

GEN09

Level

Department

Counseling

Job Purpose

Providing direct clinical services for a wide variety of presenting concerns in a young-adult population, including but not limited to assessment, triage, crisis-intervention, case-management, individual and group therapy, and clinical consultation for students, families, and the campus community. Supports the training program with the provision of supervision for trainee staff. Provides outreach and consultation services for the campus community. Is on-call as needed for after-hours consultation related to emergency student mental health needs, campus emergencies, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in a mental-health field, with a minimum of two years of relevant post-degree experience, or a doctoral degree with one-year relevant post-degree experience. Candidates must be appropriately licensed (ex. Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or license-eligible within six months, to practice independently by the state of South Carolina mental health professional organization regulating professional practice for their specialty. This will usually be the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Experience working in a college counseling center, experience with online counseling technology, experience providing supervision for trainee counselors, and experience planning and delivering outreach programs and consultation services on a college campus are preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position requires skill/knowledge in the following areas: 1) Psychological services for a wide variety of presenting concerns in a young-adult population, including but not limited to assessment, triage, crisis-intervention, case-management, individual and group therapy, and clinical consultation for students, families, and the campus community. 2) Public education/outreach in the area of counseling and development, with excellent written and oral skills.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Preferred qualifications: Interest and expertise in working from a trauma-informed lens. Some occasional evening and weekend duties related to after-hours crisis consultation and outreach programming are required. Employee is expected to participate in professional development/continuing education sufficient to maintain licenses, actively participate in professional organizations and conduct professional activities (i.e., research, presentations and publication).

This is a permanent state position that is scheduled to work 11 months a year. The month of June will be unpaid.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$52,100 - $60,800 (11 mo. salary)

Posting Date

04/29/2026

Closing Date

05/13/2026

Benefits

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2026068

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17915

Job Duties

Activity

Provides direct clinical services, including but not limited to assessment, triage, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and case management/referral services. Supports the training program with the provision of supervision for trainee staff. Provides outreach and consultation services for the campus community. Is on-call as needed for after-hours consultation related to emergency student mental health needs, campus emergencies, etc.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

65

Activity

Clinical documentation and general case management. Specifically maintaining client records and other necessary documentation in accordance with Counseling Center policies, state and federal laws, and other regulating bodies, as well as other indirect service activities in support of direct service delivery

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

Serves on committees and working groups, engages in professional activities and other duties as assigned that support the mission of the counseling center and the division of student affairs. Participates in professional development sufficient to maintain licenses.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

15