Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Posted: 29-Apr-26
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: $52,100-$60,800 (11 month)
Internal Number: 2026068
Therapist (11-month) (2 Vacancies)
Posting Details
| 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). |
| 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 |
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| 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. |
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Job Duties
| 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 |
