School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Health Connect America • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Family Services, part of Health Connect America, provides evidence-based therapeutic foster care and behavioral health services to children and families in North Carolina and South Carolina. The organization uses a trauma-informed, relationship-focused approach to care.

The School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist provides developmentally appropriate behavioral health services to children ages 3 to 5 in early childhood education settings throughout Spartanburg, South Carolina. The therapist supports children's emotional, social, behavioral, and developmental functioning across school, home, and community environments, and partners with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams. Services continue year-round to provide continuity of care when school is not in session.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Current South Carolina license as an LMSW, LMFT-A, LPC-A, LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC.
• At least one year of experience working with children and/or families; internships may count.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, family systems, and evidence-based behavioral health treatment approaches.
• Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy.
• Strong crisis intervention, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage a clinical caseload effectively.
• Understanding of HIPAA, Medicaid documentation requirements, and ethical clinical practice.
• Valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation for travel between service locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing services in school-based or community-based settings.
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or other special needs populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans addressing young children's emotional, behavioral, social, and developmental needs.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, play-based, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, educators, special education staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support children's success across settings.
• Implement individualized strategies for children with developmental disabilities, special needs, and behavioral health challenges.
• Coordinate care with families, healthcare providers, schools, and community partners, and connect families with resources and supports.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention, consultation, and ongoing progress monitoring as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that recognizes work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program, including eight mental health counseling sessions annually.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
• Access to a Health Navigator.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work offering exclusive savings and everyday perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level