What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Counseling Center position at Epworth Children's Home?
For more than 126 years, Epworth Children's Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care.
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of the Counseling Center is responsible for the oversight, staff supervision and coordination of The Center's mental health and counseling services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D/Psy.D.in clinical or counseling psychology preferred; Professional license in the state of South Carolina required. Professional licenses may include LISW, LPC or LMFT. Minimum of five years of experience working in a mental health setting with supervisory responsibilities. Prefer seven years of progressive experience with at least two years in a leadership position.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations, and treatment assessments. Must be proficient with various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic communication. Know or have the ability to quickly learn any database system required. Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry.
What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:
- Rewarding Client Focused work environment
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life
- 403(b) with company match
- Ample vacation and sick leave
- Mission/Volunteer leave
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!
Epworth's mission is to serve children, youth, and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.